White House Correspondents' Association Dinner 2025

SOURCE thehill.com
The theme of this year's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner is 'less is more,' with fewer celebrities and glitzy events, and President Trump skipping the event. The focus is on journalism, scholarships, and the First Amendment. The dinner has drawn less attention due to political tensions and economic concerns.

Key Points

  • President Trump is skipping the event, breaking tradition
  • The focus is on awarding outstanding work and providing scholarships, not on divisive politics
  • Fewer celebrities and flashy events due to economic concerns and political tensions

Pros

  • Focus on journalism and the First Amendment
  • Scholarships for aspiring journalists

Cons

  • Less star power and glitzy events
  • President Trump skipping the event