US President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time during his presidency, which he had previously boycotted. This was reported by Associated Press, writes UNN.
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In previous years, Trump refused to participate in the event, citing the media's critical attitude toward him.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event at which the US president is traditionally present. Meanwhile, Trump did not attend it after the 2011 incident, when he was publicly mocked during speeches by then-President Barack Obama and comedian Seth Meyers.
This episode has long been cited as one of the most resonant in the context of Trump's relations with the media.
Features of this year's event
Unlike previous years, this time no comedian performed at the event. Instead, the organizers invited illusionist Oz Pearlman.
Trump himself is expected to deliver a speech to an audience that includes journalists, politicians, and show business representatives.
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