Former President Donald Trump criticized the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after being ridiculed by President Biden and comedian Colin Jost during the event. Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Jost’s performance and Biden’s jokes, calling it a disaster. This reaction was a departure from Trump’s usual tradition of skipping the event during his presidency. Many have speculated that Trump’s absence from past dinners was due to being deeply affected by President Obama’s mockery of him at the 2011 event.
During the dinner, President Biden took the opportunity to mock Trump, referring to him as a “6-year-old” in comparison to himself. Biden also pointed out that his Vice President had endorsed his candidacy, contrasting with Trump’s former Vice President Mike Pence’s refusal to support him in the 2024 election. Comedian Colin Jost also took a jab at Trump, joking about his legal battles and his alleged habit of falling asleep in court. Despite the humorous atmosphere, Biden warned about the serious threats posed by Trump’s attacks on democracy during his speech.
Jost also took the opportunity to make lighthearted jokes during the event, poking fun at the New York Post and its sensational headlines. The comic’s jokes provided a break from the more serious tone of the evening, adding some levity to the event. However, Biden’s warning about Trump’s dangerous rhetoric and promises of revenge and retribution served as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of Trump’s actions. Jost also acknowledged his grandfather’s support for Biden, praising the President’s decency and character.
Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside the event to protest against Biden and the attendees. The protestors voiced their discontent with Biden’s administration and the actions of those attending the dinner at the Washington, DC, Hilton. Despite the protests, the dinner went on as planned, with jokes, jabs, and serious warnings about the state of democracy and the threats posed by Trump’s rhetoric. The event served as a platform for both humor and political commentary, highlighting the current tensions and divisions in American politics.