The President Is Coming to the White House Correspondent’s Dinner

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by Michael M. Grynbaum
April 20, 2026
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President Trump is scheduled to attend the White House Correspondent’s Dinner, reversing his previous boycott.

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The President is scheduled to attend the White House Correspondent’s Dinner, marking a significant shift from his previous boycott of the event. This attendance is notable given the President's frequent public criticism of the news media, which the dinner celebrates. His presence at the annual gathering creates an unusual dynamic, bringing together a leader often at odds with journalists and the media organizations he frequently targets. The event is traditionally a forum for humor and a display of the First Amendment, making the President's participation a focal point for observers.

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