Trump's Redo: A Cautionary Tale for Journalists and Politicians Alike The White House Correspondents' Dinner has long been a spectacle, where journalists, politicians, and celebrities gather to poke fun at one another.
This year's event was a far cry from the usual lighthearted affair, however, as it took place three months after an armed assailant stormed the Washington Hilton's ballroom in April.
President Trump's attendance was a masterclass in damage control, shifting focus away from his administration's handling of the attack.