Trump turns media dinner into cringe-inducing roast of his enemies
- Posted on July 25, 2026
- By Financial Times
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During a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, the president delivered a comedy performance heavily focused on criticizing political opponents and media figures. The satirical remarks, characterized by pointed personal attacks, largely fell flat with the audience, generating awkward silences instead of laughter. The event highlighted the increasingly contentious relationship between the administration and the press corps, while raising questions about the appropriateness of using formal diplomatic occasions for partisan commentary.
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