Show threadSteve HermanApr 28, 2024
“There are some who would call you the enemy of the people. That’s wrong and that’s dangerous,” President Biden tells #WHCADinner.
One Lonely Beastie I Be 🇺🇦May 1, 2023

If you didn’t see Roy Wood Jr.’s remarks at the #WHCADinner, you missed out. Not a fan of the obvious hypocrisy of the event, but I think he did an excellent job. #RoyWoodJr

https://youtu.be/C5m5dIiJMD0

Roy Wood, Jr. COMPLETE REMARKS at 2023 White House Correspondents' Dinner (C-SPAN)

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Steve HermanMay 1, 2023
While the #WHCADinner is regularly roasted as ‘Nerd Prom’ or ‘Oscars East,’ at its heart the gala is a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. That’s why I attend despite the criticism it’s an incestuous inside-the-Beltway schmoozefest (it certainly is). https://www.steveherman.press/p/countering-disinformation-and-when
Countering Disinformation and When a 'Fake News Reporter' is Funny

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Show threadSteve HermanApr 30, 2023
Here’s how The Hill sums up the #WHCADinner: https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/3980129-roy-wood-jr-defends-media-takes-on-king-of-scandals-trump-and-bidens-naps-at-correspondents-dinner/
Roy Wood Jr defends media, takes on ‘king of scandals’ Trump and Biden’s ‘naps’ at correspondents’ dinner

Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. packed his White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner punchlines with barbs aimed at President Biden and the “king of scandals” former President Trump, while also roasting Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon and GOP lawmakers including Rep. George Santos (N.Y.). But, he struck a serious tone when saying much of the public can’t…

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Show threadSteve HermanApr 30, 2023
Good summary here of the #WHCADinner from Paul Farhi: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/04/30/biden-white-house-correspondents-dinner/
A light evening with Dark Brandon

President Biden, who has frustrated some reporters with his lack of press conferences, showed up with jokes (and some serious remarks) to the White House correspondents’ dinner

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Steve HermanApr 30, 2023
It would have been a 30-minute walk to the Time after-party so skipped that — but there was a convenient shuttle bus to the NBC event here at the OAS. #WHCADinner
Toots McGeeApr 30, 2023
If you are still on the bird app, congratulate @dougjballoon for me for his shout-out from Biden at the #WHCADinner
Show threadAlgernon D'AmmassaApr 30, 2023

There was talk during the Trump Administration of ending it or boycotting it. That seems to have ended with Biden, who I hear has good writers and good jokes.

I’m glad they’re having fun but (call me very old school or something) I still think it’s distasteful for journalists to glam up and rub elbows with the powerful.

If I were part of #whca I would buy a plate or donate but no, you wouldn’t catch me at #WHCADinner. And if I were there, I’d be trying to ask questions. 2/3

LindaNYC2VT Ⓥ 🌊🐖🐄🐓🦃🐬🐝🦋🦇Apr 30, 2023
Tamara Keith looking like a tribute to Holly Hunter in Broadcast News! Gorgeous.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #WHCADinner
Show threadSteve HermanApr 30, 2023
“Speaking of assholes, Don Lemon is out of a job,” adds Roy Wood, Jr. #WHCADinner