Trump Lobs Insults at Political Opponents, Press During WH Correspondents' Dinner The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner has long been a symbol of American journalism's ability to poke fun at itself and its leaders.
President Donald Trump's appearance on Friday, however, brought a level of vitriol and deflection that threatened the event's purpose.
Trump began by referencing the previous dinner, which was disrupted by gunfire in April. He acknowledged the bravery of Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales, who engaged the attacker without hesitation.