White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner
President Trump skips White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner for the fourth time, leading to a different event without a comedian roasting the sitting president.
Key Points
- President Trump skips event for the fourth time
- No comedian roasting the sitting president this year
- Focus shifted towards celebrating journalism and free press initiatives
Pros
- Highlighting the importance of holding the powerful accountable in journalism
- Shifting the focus of the event towards celebrating journalism and free press initiatives
Cons
- Absence of President Trump and comedian breaks tradition of the event
- Tensions between the press and the Trump White House