2026 Oscars Political Moments: Trump Skewered By Conan O'Brien
By Ted Johnson
Published on March 16, 2026.
Conan O'Brien, known for his political humor, took aim at Donald Trump during his speech at the Oscars, referring to the renaming of the Kennedy Center as the "Has A Small Penis Theater" and "the Kennedy Center" as a memorial to John F. Kennedy. The move is being challenged in court by the Trump board. Despite this, O'Neill is not known for political humor.
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