President Donald Trump was not expected to attend the event. He has not been to the dinner since 2015, and never attended during his presidency.
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From “The White Lotus” to “Breaking Bad,” a handful of actors, entertainers and other notable figures turned up for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an event that President Donald Trump and his administration opted to skip.
The annual dinner, which raises funds to support the “journalists working to cover the president, events and programs,” is taking place in Washington, D.C., at the Washington Hilton. The event is known as an inside-the-Beltway opportunity to poke fun at U.S. presidents and bring celebrities, media executives and various personalities together.
Trump, who has not attended the dinner since 2015, was not expected to be at the event this time, since he did not attend it during his initial presidency. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said previously that she also would not attend the dinner.
Unlike previous dinners, a comedian will not be headlining the event. The White House Correspondents’ Association removed Amber Ruffin, after she’d been scheduled to appear, in March. The decision came after White House staffers criticized comments made by Ruffin that were critical of the Trump administration. Colin Jost, a “Saturday Night Live” standout known for being the host of the sketch comedy show’s “Weekend Update” segment, headlined the 2024 affair.
“At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists,” association President Eugene Daniels wrote in a note to press colleagues in March.
Here is what is happening at the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Jason Isaacs, Dean Norris and other celebs walk the red carpet
The red carpet at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner featured various celebrities and other known names, including Jason Isaacs, who starred on Season 3 of “The White Lotus,” Dean Norris, Walter White’s DEA agent/brother-in-law from “Breaking Bad,” and Tim Daly, who played J.T. Dolan on “The Sopranos.”
Lynda Carter, known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the 1970s TV series of the same name, actress Alex Borstein, from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Family Guy,” and “Shark Tank” TV show personality, Kevin O’Leary, also appeared at the event.
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