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Trump’s Correspondents Dinner Roasts Journalists, 700 Unimpressed

7/26/2026

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President Donald Trump delivered a White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech that mixed jokes with attacks on journalists.
MAGA pundit Scott Jennings told CNN some jokes landed while others fell flat, calling the performance not immaculate.
Trump disparaged CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, called Don Lemon the lowest-IQ commentator, and said Lawrence O’Donnell lacks talent.
About 700 guests appeared disengaged, speaking in hushed tones while one poured a glass of wine.

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President Donald Trump delivered a White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech that mixed jokes with attacks on journalists.
MAGA pundit Scott Jennings told CNN some jokes landed while others fell flat, calling the performance not immaculate.
Trump disparaged CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, called Don Lemon the lowest-IQ commentator, and said Lawrence O’Donnell lacks talent.
About 700 guests appeared disengaged, speaking in hushed tones while one poured a glass of wine.