During the annual White House Correspondents’ Association party at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, DC, President Biden criticized his predecessor, Donald Trump. Biden compared Trump to a 6-year-old child and emphasized the support he receives from his Vice President in contrast to Pence’s lack of support for Trump in the recent election. The event was attended by hundreds of journalists, politicians and celebrities.
Trump responded to Biden’s comments by calling him a “disaster” on social media platform Truth Social. Protesters gathered outside the hotel to criticize the Biden administration’s support for Israel in the Gaza conflict and urged journalists to boycott the event. Despite these protests, Biden managed to enter the hotel through the back entrance to avoid the large crowd.
The White House Correspondents’ Association, founded in 1914, holds this annual dinner to honor journalists covering the president and raise money for scholarships. The night was not without controversy as protesters and security concerns surrounded the event. President Biden’s comments made headlines in various media outlets, with different reactions from various parties.