Latest News About White House Correspondents' Dinner 2025

Here’s a concise update on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2025.

• The 2025 WHCD took place on April 26 at the Washington Hilton in D.C. It was notable for not having an entertainer or a comedic roast, and President Trump did not attend. This marked a shift from prior years where a comedian typically headlines the event.[1][5]
• Coverage described the evening as more subdued and focused on celebrating journalism and the First Amendment rather than humor or roasts.[3][5]
• The lack of a headlining entertainer and Trump’s absence were echoed by multiple outlets, with reporting highlighting a quieter, more understated atmosphere among attendees, though the guest list remained sizable at around a few thousand journalists and officials.[5][9][3]

If you’d like, I can pull a few representative photos or compiles of key moments from WHCD 2025, and provide a quick side-by-side with prior years to show how the format shifted. Would you like that?[1][5]