The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is discontinuing the comedic portion of its annual dinner, reflecting a shift due to rising tensions with the Trump administration. WHCA President Eugene Daniels emphasized the desire to center the event on journalism excellence rather than political satire, aiming to support upcoming journalists through scholarship and mentorship. This decision follows the choice of queer comedian Amber Ruffin as the event's headliner, amid controversies surrounding political narratives. The unanimous decision marks a significant change in WHCA traditions, prioritizing unity in journalism over divisive political humor.
"At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists," Daniels wrote.
"This year's @whca dinner will be hosted by a 2nd rate comedian who is previewing the event by calling this administration 'murderers' who want to 'feel like human beings, but they shouldn't get to feel that way, because you're not,'" Budowich wrote.
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