After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner
Summary
President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president. The event is a long-standing tradition where presidents and journalists gather, but it has been controversial because of concerns about the relationship between the press and the presidency.Key Facts
- The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been held every year since 1921.
- President Trump has criticized the media and skipped the dinner during his previous terms.
- This is Trump’s first attendance as president, though he attended once before as a private citizen in 2011.
- The 2024 dinner removed the usual comedian performance from its program.
- Journalist and rights groups have asked the event’s hosts to emphasize the importance of press freedom.
- The dinner is hosted by the White House Correspondents’ Association, which supports journalist access to the White House.
- Past dinners often included comedic speeches poking fun at presidents and politicians.
- President Obama used the 2011 dinner to respond to Trump’s "birther" claims and political ambition with humor.
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