US EditionBYRON YORK: Annual White House Correspondents' Dinner fiasco
- The White House Correspondents' Association canceled Amber Ruffin's performance at the annual dinner scheduled for April 26 after her public comments against President Trump.
- WHCA President Eugene Daniels stated the focus should be on honoring journalists rather than political division, acknowledging the challenging relationship with Trump and his claims of media bias.
- Ruffin commented that her cancellation was 'a good thing' and admitted her routine would have included harsh criticisms of Trump.
- The event has faced criticism over its relevance since Trump's election, raising questions about the purpose and future of the WHCA dinner.
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Amber Ruffin Reveals Why 'It’s a Good Thing' She Lost White House Correspondents' Dinner Gig
It’s only been a week since the White House Correspondents’ Association decided to forgo having a comedian host the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but Amber Ruffin seems to have already come to terms with her firing. In fact, the “Late Night” comedian admitted on CNN’s “Have I Got News for You” on Saturday night that “it’s a good thing” she lost the job — because she wasn’t about to paint both sides of the political aisle as equals…
Comedian canceled from WHCA calls it a ‘good thing’ and reveals she wouldn’t have played nice with Trump
Comedian Amber Ruffin said it was "a good thing" she was canceled as the host of the White House Correspondents dinner and acknowledged that her broadsides against President Trump played a role.
Comedian Nixed From WHCA Dinner Says She Was Booted for ‘Talking Sh*t’ About Trump Administration ‘Disappearing People’
Comedian Amber Ruffin says she was dropped from headlining this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner because she was “talking shit” about the Trump administration for “disappearing people.” Ruffin was originally slated to perform at the annual event in Washington, but the WHCA reversed course last month, citing a desire to focus on celebrating reporters. “At this consequential moment for journalism,” WHCA president Eugene…
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