# Netflix says Kennedy Center cut Whitney Cummings' Trump joke from Mark Twain event

Comedian Whitney Cummings' joke referencing Donald Trump and sex trafficking was removed from the televised Mark Twain Prize ceremony on Netflix. The streaming service stated that the Kennedy Center, which hosts the event, made the decision to cut the joke. This highlights ongoing debates about political content and censorship in comedy awards.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/whitney-cummings-donald-trump-sex-trafficking-joke-cut-netflix-1236817183/) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:22:51 +0000