US EditionWhite House journalists use annual press dinner to celebrate First Amendment
- The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner took place April 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., gathering journalists and newsmakers.
- President Donald Trump's absence and recent press conflicts contributed to a somber atmosphere, leading organizers to forgo a comedian.
- The event instead focused on celebrating journalistic excellence and presenting awards for notable White House reporting.
- Axios reporter Alex Thompson won an award for covering Biden's decline, while the AP earned recognition for reporting altered White House transcripts.
- Speakers emphasized the importance of impartial reporting and accountability amidst challenges facing journalists covering the presidency.
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April Ryan, Black Press Saluted at 2025 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The event took place under the shadow of a second Trump administration that has launched fresh attacks on press freedom, barring the Associated Press from the presidential pool and moving to shut down the Voice of America broadcaster.
No celebrities, but a clear message at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
The White House Correspondents’ Association had its annual dinner on Saturday night. It’s usually a star-studded evening with a who’s who of celebrities and politicians, including the president. But this […] The post No celebrities, but a clear message at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner appeared first on Poynter.
Trump Skips White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump did not attend the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, continuing his practice from previous years. The event, traditionally a blend of satire and celebrity, took a more subdued tone, focusing on journalism and the First Amendment. The absence of both the president and a comedic host marked a departure from the dinner’s usual format. Axios reporter Alex Thompson, honored with the Aldo Beckman Award, delivered a speec…
Without Donald Trump, White House Correspondents Held Their Annual Dinner Concerned About Press Freedom · Global Voices
WASHINGTON.- Without the presence of President Donald Trump, the White House Correspondents Association held its traditional annual gala on Saturday amid concerns about threats to press freedom. Dinner, as crowded as in previous years, had a more discreet atmosphere in which the president of the Correspondents Association (WHCA), Eugene Daniels, did not directly mention Trump but defended the press against his attacks. “We are not enemies of the…
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