Los Angeles, March 29 -- Comedian and television host Bill Maher hit back at US President Donald Trump following remarks about his selection for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

According to Deadline, Maher, during the latest episode of Real Time, reacted to the controversy and said he is "honored to accept" the award. He also added that he hopes Trump will attend the ceremony, which is usually held at the Kennedy Center.

Maher spoke about the reaction from Trump's team, which had earlier called the announcement "fake news." He joked about the situation and said there has now been a "compromise."

"So, I was gonna get it, and then Friday, Trump's, both his spokespeople came out and said, 'Fake news! Bill Maher is never getting i...