President Donald Trump, in a “Fox & Friends” interview, says he won’t attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner—but he’s not the first and probably won’t be the last.
“I just thought it would be better if I didn’t do the dinner. That doesn’t mean I’m not going to do it next year, but I just thought it would be better if I didn’t do it this year,” he said.
Starting in 1921, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a yearly tradition typically attended by the president and vice president. Celebrities, high-level journalists, and other politicians also attend the dinner. The dinner is usually hosted by a well-known comedian who roasts members of the media as well as the president.
“I have great respect for the press. I have great respect for reporters and the whole profession,” Trump added of the dinner, which will be held on April 29.
