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Conan O’Brien Sidesteps Trump Jokes at Oscars

2/21/2026

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Conan O’Brien will avoid political jokes at the 98th Academy Awards because he finds U.S. President Donald Trump unfunny.
As host for the second time, he says Trump’s unpredictable behavior makes humor about him difficult.
In his previous hosting, he waited three hours before joking about Trump’s ties with Russia.
The 98th Academy Awards will air on March 15, leaving open whether O’Brien will address the president.

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Conan O’Brien will avoid political jokes at the 98th Academy Awards because he finds U.S. President Donald Trump unfunny.
As host for the second time, he says Trump’s unpredictable behavior makes humor about him difficult.
In his previous hosting, he waited three hours before joking about Trump’s ties with Russia.
The 98th Academy Awards will air on March 15, leaving open whether O’Brien will address the president.