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White House Dinner Focuses on Journalism, Not Comedy

4/26/2025

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This year's White House Correspondents' Dinner will spotlight journalism, showcasing speeches from award-winning journalists rather than a comedian. WHCA President Eugene Daniels seeks to address the strained relationship between the press and the White House. In a twist, comedian Michelle Wolf is set to release a clip reflecting on her polarizing 2018 performance.

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Story summary

This year's White House Correspondents' Dinner will spotlight journalism, showcasing speeches from award-winning journalists rather than a comedian. WHCA President Eugene Daniels seeks to address the strained relationship between the press and the White House. In a twist, comedian Michelle Wolf is set to release a clip reflecting on her polarizing 2018 performance.