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Trump's First White House Correspondents' Dinner Sparks Press Concerns

4/23/2026

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The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton is this Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump attending for the first time.
Attendees worry the event could humiliate members of the press.
Trump has a history of disparaging the press, including labeling reporters as enemies of the people.
Frank Sesno, a former CNN correspondent, notes Trump’s approach differs from presidents who acknowledged the press’s role.

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Story summary

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton is this Saturday, with U.S. President Donald Trump attending for the first time.
Attendees worry the event could humiliate members of the press.
Trump has a history of disparaging the press, including labeling reporters as enemies of the people.
Frank Sesno, a former CNN correspondent, notes Trump’s approach differs from presidents who acknowledged the press’s role.