The White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) has canceled comedian Amber Ruffin's performance at their annual dinner, emphasizing a shift in focus towards celebrating journalistic excellence rather than political humor. WHCA President Eugene Daniels stated that the decision aims to uphold the integrity of journalism amidst current political tensions. Concerns were raised by White House official Taylor Budowich regarding Ruffin's past comments on Trump, which contributed to the decision. This move reflects a broader effort by the White House to redirect the dinners towards honoring journalism rather than fostering division through comedy.
The WHCA board has unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year. At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division.
This year's WHCA dinner will be hosted by a 2nd-rate comedian who is previewing the event by calling this administration 'murderers'...What kind of responsible, sensible journalist would attend something like this?
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