Laura Trump says president has ‘great people’ working with him to write jokes ahead of correspondents’ dinner

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by Tara Suter
April 22, 2026
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Laura Trump says President Trump has "great people" helping him write jokes for the correspondents' dinner.

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Lara Trump, President Trump’s daughter-in-law, stated that President Trump has "great people" assisting him with joke writing for the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Her comments suggest a collaborative effort for the President's remarks at the annual event. This indicates President Trump is preparing humor for the dinner, a traditional gathering where the President often delivers a comedic speech. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a high-profile event attended by journalists, politicians, and celebrities.

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