The White House has denied that TV host and comedian Bill Maher will receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, even though two sources close to the Kennedy Center told CNN he had been offered the honor.
“This is fake news. Bill Maher will NOT be getting this award,” White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told CNN.
A source close to the Kennedy Center said that Maher had previously been told he has been selected, but has not yet accepted. The comedian was said to be seriously considering it, the person added.
The annual award, which is given by the…