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Watch Live: Trump Attends White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

Watch Live: Trump Attends White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

Summary

President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner for the first time in over a decade and the first time during his current term. The event gathers journalists, political figures, and media leaders to celebrate the press and the First Amendment.

Key Facts

  • President Trump last attended the WHCA Dinner in 2015 and skipped the event during his first term.
  • The dinner is an annual event honoring journalists and the freedom of the press, held in Washington, D.C.
  • The WHCA started the dinner tradition in the early 1920s, with President Calvin Coolidge as the first sitting president attendee.
  • The dinner usually features a humorous speech by the president and a comedian performance.
  • This year, mentalist Oz Pearlman is hosting, replacing the typical stand-up comedian.
  • President Trump is expected to deliver remarks and "roast" attendees.
  • Journalists, government officials, lawmakers, and media executives typically attend the event.
  • The event raises money for journalism scholarships.
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