President Biden Addresses White House Correspondents Dinner After Hiatus
Two-Year Gap Due to Pandemic and Trump's Refusal to Attend
Comedian Trevor Noah Hosted Return of Annual Event
President Joe Biden spoke Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, marking his first appearance at the event since taking office in 2021. The dinner, which had been on hiatus for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and former President Donald Trump's refusal to attend, returned this year with comedian Trevor Noah as the emcee.
In his remarks, President Biden acknowledged the challenges faced by journalists in recent years, particularly in the face of misinformation and disinformation. He also took a few jabs at himself and his administration, acknowledging that his first year in office had been "a bit bumpy."
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event that brings together journalists, politicians, and celebrities. It is traditionally hosted by the White House Correspondents' Association, an organization of journalists who cover the White House. The event has been held since 1921, and has featured speeches from presidents, first ladies, and other notable figures.
The 2022 dinner was the first to be held since 2019. In 2020 and 2021, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump also declined to attend the dinner during his presidency, breaking with a long-standing tradition.
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