Trump Joke Removed From Netflix Broadcast of Mark Twain Ceremony
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Trump Joke Removed From Netflix Broadcast of Mark Twain Ceremony

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Whitney Cummings’ joke about Donald Trump was cut from the upcoming Netflix broadcast of Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony, reportedly at the request of the Kennedy Center.

The comedy set took place on June 28 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and featured Whitney Cummings as a performer. However, Cummings revealed earlier this month that her closing joke would not be included when the event streams on Netflix on July 21.

According to Cummings, the removed joke concerned Donald Trump and involved sex trafficking. The comedian stated that the Kennedy Center asked for the joke’s removal. “My closing joke didn’t make the cut,” she said. “The Kennedy Center said it was too soon.”

The Mark Twain Prize is an annual event honoring comedians for their contributions to society, hosted by Bill Maher. This year's ceremony will be available for streaming on Netflix later this month.

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