Overview

• Bill Burr's comments at the 2025 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony have gone viral, reigniting discussions about his controversial views.
• During the red carpet exchange, Burr criticized journalists for lacking courage and sensationalizing topics, stating they 'need to get their balls back.'
• Burr defended his support for Luigi Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a case highlighting systemic issues in healthcare.
• The comedian reiterated his criticism of the healthcare and insurance industries, calling them exploitative and labeling executives as 'gangsters.'
• Burr dismissed questions about broader political topics, emphasizing he was at the event to support Conan O'Brien and not to engage in political discourse.