Trump bombed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump's performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was widely criticized as boring and poorly received by attendees. The article highlights his rambling speech and failure to land jokes, contrasting it with the event's usual tone.
Why it matters
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a significant cultural and political event; the President's performance reflects on his relationship with the press.
Brian Stelter is the chief media analyst for CNN Worldwide and the lead author of the Reliable Sources newsletter.
U.S. President Donald Trump bombed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Friday night. He knew he was bombing, too, and he even tried to meta-joke his way out of it.
But no. Even the president’s jokes about his bad jokes fell flat, and he was widely ridiculed for the comedy routine afterward.
Members of the media mocked the leader’s dismal performance on live TV and all across the internet. In some other countries, that’s a criminal offense. But in the US, it’s the norm, so maybe Trump’s speech unwittingly underscored the theme of the dinner: America’s robust First Amendment protections.
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