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White House Correspondents' Association cancels plans to have a comedian headline annual dinner


Published on 2025-03-29 17:44:18 - CNN
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  • The change is a tacit acknowledgment of the growing tensions between the association
  • which represents White House correspondents from dozens of news outlets
  • and President Donald Trump.

The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has decided not to have a comedian headline its annual dinner this year, following backlash from previous events where comedians' humor was deemed inappropriate or offensive. Instead, the association has opted for a more serious tone, focusing on the importance of journalism and its role in democracy. This shift comes after years of controversy, particularly highlighted by incidents involving comedians like Michelle Wolf in 2018, whose sharp humor targeted political figures and stirred significant debate. The dinner, traditionally a blend of humor and serious discourse, will now feature a keynote speaker who will likely emphasize the gravity of the current political climate and the challenges facing the press.

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