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Inside The WHCA Dinner: With No Trump And No Comic, Correspondents Finally Get The Spotlight At Their Own Event


Published on 2025-04-27 13:51:28 - Deadline
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  • The cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom for this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner was still filled, despite no POTUS on the bill, no comedian, and few administration figures or members of Congress drawing attention in the crowd. "I'm told that we're the entertainment for the evening, so this is what you get," quipped BBC

The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, traditionally a high-profile event attended by the President, proceeded without President Trump for the third consecutive year, as he chose to hold a rally in Wisconsin instead. The dinner, held at the Washington Hilton, was attended by Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, marking a significant moment as it was the first time a woman sat at the head table in the event's history. The evening featured comedian Trevor Noah as the host, who used his platform to discuss the importance of a free press and the challenges journalists face, while also injecting humor into his commentary on political figures and the media landscape. The absence of Trump was noted, with some attendees expressing mixed feelings about his non-attendance, reflecting the ongoing tension between the former president and the press.

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