This year’s dinner comes as Trump and his administration have shown open disdain for the White House press corps’ norms.

This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a flop — because the DC press corps has reached that Washington nadir of not being worth sucking up to.

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As Trump’s White House continues to restrict access to AP and others, some correspondents are having reservations about Washington media’s big night.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is planning to forgo the annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner next month amid friction with the press corps.

Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2025. by SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images.

This year’s White House correspondents’ dinner was a relatively solemn affair, with little star power and lots of professional pride.

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