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White House Correspondents’ Dinner Draws Journalists and Washington Insiders
The annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, a gathering of journalists and political figures, saw a smaller contingent of high-profile celebrity attendees compared to previous years under the Biden administration. While personalities like Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm, and Sean Penn had previously mingled at these events, a red carpet was still present this Saturday to welcome guests to the yearly gala.
Trump’s Absence and a Shift in Focus
Former President Trump, who often eschewed the annual black-tie dinner during his time in office, made no arrangements to participate in the gathering before his departure from Washington. He traveled to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
Comedy Act Canceled for Unity
A scheduled performance by comedian Amber Ruffin as the event’s host was called off the previous month. Eugene Daniels, President of the White House Correspondents’ Association stated in a letter to its members that this decision was made “to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division.”
“Nerd Prom” Attendees Arrive
Here’s a glimpse of how attendees looked upon arriving at the Washington Hilton Hotel for the event, often referred to as “nerd prom” within the capital:
- Red carpet arrivals
- Attendees at the Washington Hilton Hotel
- Washington insiders and Journalists mingle