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Oz Pearlman to Host WH Dinner; Trump, Stars Attend

4/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Oz Pearlman will host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
U.S. President Donald Trump is confirmed to attend the Washington Hilton dinner on April 25, 2026.
Dozens of pre- and post-dinner gatherings will take place across Georgetown.
The International Women’s Media Foundation will hold a Courageous Voices in Journalism reception at the Embassy of Sweden on April 23, with actors Tim Daly, Michael Chiklis and Zachary Levi among expected guests.

History

Historical Context

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1955 appearance inaugurated presidential participation at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a tradition that grew as the Association’s 1970 Merriman Smith Award highlighted press-president interaction, though the award’s name was removed in 2022 over exclusion concerns. The dinner now raises $1.5 million for scholarships (a 30 % rise) and serves as a political-media hub for upcoming elections.

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Story summary

Oz Pearlman will host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
U.S. President Donald Trump is confirmed to attend the Washington Hilton dinner on April 25, 2026.
Dozens of pre- and post-dinner gatherings will take place across Georgetown.
The International Women’s Media Foundation will hold a Courageous Voices in Journalism reception at the Embassy of Sweden on April 23, with actors Tim Daly, Michael Chiklis and Zachary Levi among expected guests.

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