White House Correspondents' Dinner

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White House Correspondents' Dinner: Biden Roasts Trump and Colin Jost's Stand-up Falls Flat

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President Biden takes jabs at Trump's legal troubles, while Colin Jost's comedy set disappoints at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner was a night of humor and political punches as President Biden used the platform to roast his opponent, Donald Trump. Addressing a crowd of journalists, celebrities, and politicians, Biden humorously highlighted their age difference, making it clear that despite the jokes, Trump's actions are no laughing matter. Meanwhile, comedian Colin Jost's performance failed to meet the high bar set by previous stand-up sets at the dinner, missing the mark with his jokes about Biden and Trump.

Among the highlights of the evening was Biden's witty remarks on Trump's immaturity and his own advanced age, creating a light-hearted yet pointed atmosphere at the event. The presence of protesters outside the dinner added a layer of tension, highlighting the ongoing issues faced by journalists, especially in conflict zones like Gaza. The juxtaposition of humor and somber realities made this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner a memorable and thought-provoking occasion.

In other news, the fashion choices at the White House Correspondents' Dinner never fail to impress, with President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and VP Kamala Harris showcasing their style at the event. Additionally, the event serves as a significant fundraiser for the White House Correspondents' Association, supporting their mission to promote press freedom and democracy.

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'Shame on you': Pro-Palestine protest at White House ... (Aljazeera.com)

US president offers toast to 'press freedom and democracy' but fails to mention the killings of Palestinian journalists.

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Colin Jost's Best White House Correspondents' Dinner Jokes (Vulture)

The topic came up in Biden's own remarks minutes earlier, which he used as an opportunity to take a few digs at Donald Trump and do some campaigning. Trump ...

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Colin Jost Falls Flat at White House Correspondents Dinner (The New York Times)

The White House Correspondents' Association dinner has occasionally featured some great stand-up comedy. This “S.N.L.” veteran's set will not join that ...

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Biden Calls Out Donald 'Sleepy Don' Trump During White House ... (TIME)

President Joe Biden made fun of Donald Trump's legal troubles and both of their ages at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

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Biden swings at Trump during White House Correspondents' Dinner ... (KSBW The Central Coast)

Speaking to a crowd of nearly 3,000 journalists, celebrities and politicians, Biden added, "Age is the only thing we have in common. My vice president actually ...

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Colin Jost's funniest jokes at the White House correspondents' dinner (The Washington Post)

Colin Jost mainly took jabs at President Biden and former president Donald Trump in his White House correspondents' dinner performance.

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Biden roasts Trump (in a serious way) at annual press dinner (The Washington Post)

At the White House correspondents' dinner, the president chuckled at his opponent's expense but made it clear Donald Trump is no joke.

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Protesters greet guests at White House Correspondents' dinner ... (The Associated Press)

This year's dinner was being held in the face of a call for journalists to boycott it, given the killings of Arab journalists covering the war in Gaza.

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White House Correspondents' Dinner 2024: See All the Fashions (Vogue.com)

In addition to President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and VP Kamala Harris attending the event—which raises funds for the WHCA, an organization of ...

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Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner (The Japan Times)

The U.S. president used the annual black-tie event to chide his Republican rival Donald Trump for immaturity and poke fun at his own advanced age.

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Glitzy Parties and Gaza Protests Collide at the White House ... (Vanity Fair)

US President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2024.By ...

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Red carpet looks from the White House correspondents' dinner (The Washington Post)

The carpet welcomed journalists and many celebrities amid growing protests outside the hotel. The glamorous guest list included Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost, ...

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Gaza protestors picket White House correspondents dinner, as ... (OPB News)

The war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday but went all but ...

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Biden swings at Trump during White House Correspondents' Dinner ... (WDSU New Orleans)

Speaking to a crowd of nearly 3,000 journalists, celebrities and politicians, Biden added, "Age is the only thing we have in common. My vice president actually ...

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TODAY Takes Over the Red Carpet At The White House ... (Today.com)

Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, Sheinelle Jones and more members of the TODAY family dressed to the nines to attend the 2024 White House Correspondents' dinner.

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Biden slams Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump ... (NBC News)

Gabby Douglas returns to gymnastics after 8 years, eyeing the 2024 Olympics. 01:20. More college campus protest arrests over war in Gaza, tensions spill ...

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