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Seth Rogen's Trump Critique Cut from Breakthrough Prize Video

4/16/2025

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Seth Rogen's sharp critique of Donald Trump and tech billionaires at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony was surprisingly omitted from the official video. Co-presenting with Edward Norton, Rogen's remarks, which drew hesitant laughter, underscored the troubling connections between Silicon Valley and Trump. The decision to cut his comments was driven by a need to adhere to a strict runtime.

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Seth Rogen's sharp critique of Donald Trump and tech billionaires at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony was surprisingly omitted from the official video. Co-presenting with Edward Norton, Rogen's remarks, which drew hesitant laughter, underscored the troubling connections between Silicon Valley and Trump. The decision to cut his comments was driven by a need to adhere to a strict runtime.