Why Conan O'Brien Accepted the Kennedy Center Prize Amid Trump Takeover

Conan O’Brien is accepting a big honor, although it comes amid controversy. While some performers have canceled upcoming appearances and pledged not to return to the Kennedy Center amid Donald Trump‘s takeover, including stars like Whoopi Goldberg and Lin-Manuel Miranda, the 61-year-old comedian and former late night TV host accepted the Mark Twain Prize for