A group of comedians gathered in Wɑshington, D.C. to honor Kevin Hart with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday evening.

While the event typically celebrates American humor, political topics were largely avoided, except for a few lighthearted comments.

Hart mentioned to DailyMail.com that he usually steers clear of political humor in his comedy, finding it lacking in inherent humor.

In contrast, Chris Rock expressed concerns about the potential consequences of a Donɑld Trᴜmp victory in the 2024 presidential election.

During the ceremony, Chelsea Handler made a humorous reference to Hart’s pɑndemic-related travel for a movie shoot, jokingly comparing it to a “border crisis.”

Tiffany Haddish jokingly suggested she found a potential partner among the audience, humorously pointing out a man who resembled a congressional worker and laughed at her jokes.

The event featured numerous well-known comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jimmy Fallon, who performed a comedic tribute to Hart.

The event, along with its musical and comedy acts, will be televised as a special on Netflix on May 11, marking a departure from previous broadcasts on Comedy Central and PBS.

Reflecting on the current political climate, Dave Rubenstein, the Mark Twain Prize chairman, humorously speculated about Mark Twain’s possible reaction to today’s politics.

When asked about navigating comedy in a politically charged environment, Hart emphasized the universal appeal of laughter and his aim to bring people together through humor.

Comedians at the event acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining political correctness in today’s world, with writer Nefetari Spencer expressing a desire to spread joy and love through her jokes while avoiding offense or division.