Biden mocks Trump as White House press dinner returns after two years
PRESIDENT Biden made comments about Donald Trump, Fox News presenters and Russian leader Vladimir Putin US President Joe Biden has resumed the tradition of speaking at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a six-year presidential hiatus.
He is the first leader to speak at the event, where the president faces friendly mocking in front of an audience of journalists, since 201 .
It was cancelled for two years due to the pandemic and was boycotted by Donald Trump when he was in office.
Comedian and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah headlined the event.
Celebrities joined renowned journalists and high-ranking US officials for the gala - an American press
tradition dating back to 1921.
Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, Drew Barrymore and Chris Tucker were among the celebrity guests.
Biden addressed the fact that he is the first president
to attend the event since 201 with a barb aimed at Donald Trump.
“This is the first time a president has attended this dinner in six years. It’s understandable, we had a horrible plague followed by two years of COVID,” he said.
When he took to the stage later, Noah added: “It’s actually nice to, once again, have a president who is not afraid to come to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and hear jokes about himself.” The president also faced his share of roasts.
Noah told Mr Biden: “Ever since you’ve come into office, things are really looking up. Gas is up, rent is up, food is up. Everything.” “President Biden’s lack of a filter does get him into hot water sometimes,” he added. Last month he caused a huge international incident saying that Vladimir Putin should be removed from power.
“It was very, very upsetting to Russia. Until someone explained to them that none of the stuff Biden wants actually gets done.”