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Amber Ruffin Slams Cancellation: "Political Neutrality is a Myth"

4/2/2025

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Amber Ruffin's highly anticipated performance at the 2025 White House Correspondents' Dinner was abruptly canceled by the WHCA, aiming to sidestep political tensions. On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Ruffin cleverly tackled the cancellation, questioning the idea of political neutrality and hinting at the biting commentary she would have unleashed on stage.

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Amber Ruffin's highly anticipated performance at the 2025 White House Correspondents' Dinner was abruptly canceled by the WHCA, aiming to sidestep political tensions. On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Ruffin cleverly tackled the cancellation, questioning the idea of political neutrality and hinting at the biting commentary she would have unleashed on stage.