White House Correspondents dinner

2024 - 4 - 27

White House Correspondents Dinner: Glitz, Glamour, and Protests

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VIPs, protests, and presidential roasts! Dive into the drama at the White House Correspondents Dinner!

The annual White House Correspondents' dinner, a star-studded event, turned into a spectacle as chants of 'shame on you' greeted guests amidst protests against the war. Despite the glamorous arrival of VIPs like Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, the atmosphere was charged with activism. President Joe Biden's election-year roast, filled with swipes at former President Trump, added a mix of humor and tension to the evening. Outside, pro-Palestinian protesters voiced their concerns, highlighting the political divide within the Democratic coalition.

The presence of Palestinian journalists urging a boycott of the dinner emphasized the deeper political implications of the event. Calls for a boycott and protests with slogans like 'Blood on Their Hands' pointed to the seriousness of the issues at stake. President Biden's speech, addressing a mixed crowd of journalists, celebrities, and politicians, attempted to navigate through the tensions. The event highlighted the intersection of glamour, activism, and political discourse, offering a unique snapshot of societal dynamics.

In a surprising twist, the protests outside the White House Correspondents' dinner underscored the significance of free speech and political engagement in today's society. President Biden's roast, filled with witty jabs and references to his predecessor, showcased the ongoing political drama in Washington. The convergence of Hollywood glitterati, media personalities, and political leaders at the event emphasized the influence and impact of public figures on shaping public discourse.

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Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests at White House ... (ABC News)

A glitzy election-year roast by President Joe Biden has drawn journalists, celebrities and politicians — but also hundreds of protesters against the war in ...

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Protests greet Biden at annual White House correspondents' dinner (Reuters.com)

U.S. President Joe Biden will give an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner against the ...

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VIPs arrive to White House correspondents' dinner amid protests (The Washington Post)

The glamorous guest list included Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Rosario Dawson, Billy Porter and Molly Ringwald, along with many famed ...

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White House Correspondents' Dinner Red Carpet Photos: See the ... (The New York Times)

Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost and Senator John Fetterman made their entrances at the annual celebration in Washington.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside White House ... (Axios)

Democrats are concerned that division over Gaza will fracture the winning coalition that Biden assembled four years ago.

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WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks at 2024 White House Correspondents ... (PBS NewsHour)

President Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast Saturday night before a large crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians against the ...

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Palestinian journalists urge boycott of White House correspondents ... (Voice of America)

The White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which annually brings reporters, politicians and a glitzy array of celebrities together in a mostly ...

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'Blood on Their Hands': Protesters Call for White House ... (Rolling Stone)

There were protests and calls for a boycott outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner before President Joe Biden's appearance on Saturday.

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Biden swipes at Trump at White House correspondents' dinner (NBC News)

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday used his White House correspondents' dinner speech to swipe at former President Donald Trump, taking shots at ...

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

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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White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests ... (CBS News)

An election-year roast of President Biden before journalists, celebrities and politicians at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday ...

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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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Biden swings at Trump during White House Correspondents' Dinner ... (CNN)

President Joe Biden took jabs at his predecessor and poked fun at his own age at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday as a sizable ...

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Biden and Colin Jost Address the White House Correspondents ... (The New York Times)

Journalists and politicians schmoozed over filet mignon at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered ...

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White House Correspondents' Dinner 2024: The Best Photos From ... (Vogue.com)

Saturday evening saw Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost serve as co-host alongside President Joe Biden. Jost's wife Scarlett Johansson, meanwhile, brought the ...

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Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests at White House ... (NBC4 Washington)

An election-year roast of President Biden at the annual White House correspondents' dinner butted up against public discord over the Israel-Hamas war.

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Biden roasts Trump as Gaza protesters target WHCD (Axios)

"The 2024 election is in full swing and yes, age is an issue. · "Age is the only thing we have in common, my vice president actually endorses me," Biden said, in ...

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 ...

Remarks by President Biden at the White House Correspondents ... (The White House)

Washington, D.C.. 8:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. You think your Irish grandparents are wondering. (Laughter.) My great ...

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