Even by the standards we’re all used to, President Donald Trump’s performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday night was strange. And the fact of it – from the style of his halting speech to the substance of his vengeful message to a group of journalists who had handed him a microphone –
In his remarks, Trump appeared cordial and conciliatory, saying that “the second time is always better,” joking and praising the media, stating that he respects “most of them.” “As I said three months ago, the show must go on,” Trump said. The US president also called on Americans to respect freedom of expression. “We resolve
President Donald Trump attended his first White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, with this year’s rescheduled gala held Friday night in Washington, D.C., and delivered some pointed comments to the assembled reporters in a rambling speech that lasted just over an hour, during which he insulted several journalists, politicians and celebrities he had clashed with. “I’m