Every year, the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner brings together the power of Washington and the press in a night of camaraderie and networking. This tradition, with over a century of history, honors the First Amendment and the current president.
This year, Joe Biden delivered a humorous speech at the gala held at the Hilton hotel. He avoided mentioning conflicts like the war in Gaza or support for Benjamin Netanyahu, instead making light of his age and taking jabs at his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. The evening also included a response from comedian Colin Jost, who brought humor to the event with his jokes about Biden and current events.
Outside the hotel, hundreds of protesters voiced their opposition to the war in Gaza and Washington’s support for Israel. They were met by nearly three thousand guests dressed in formal attire, who entered the hotel amidst the protests. Inside, journalists’ vests were displayed in honor of fallen reporters, including those who died in the recent conflicts in Gaza.
Guests at the gala included celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and politicians like Governors and Secretaries of State. The event, often referred to as “the Oscars of Washington,” is a night when the city’s power circles come together in a more informal setting. After the speeches and jokes, attendees dispersed to exclusive after-parties, leaving behind