Donald Trump delivered a controversial speech at the White House Correspondents dinner, filled with offensive remarks and insults. The address, marked by flubs, fat jokes, and personal attacks, failed to garner much reaction from the audience.
Throughout the speech, it was unclear which parts were meant to be humorous, as Trump veered between scripted gags and inflammatory comments. The evening ended on a sour note for the President, who had to witness journalists he had criticized being honored for their investigative work.
One notable moment was the awards ceremony, where the Wall Street Journal staff received recognition for their reporting on Trump’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump, who had previously sued the Journal, appeared nonchalant during the ceremony.
During his speech, Trump made controversial remarks about serving a third term and even hinted at running for a fourth term. He also made jokes about previous events and targeted individuals, including CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, whom he criticized for not smiling.
Trump further perpetuated a baseless conspiracy theory about Ilhan Omar, suggesting she married her brother. He also made disparaging remarks about other individuals, including Elizabeth Warren. Despite his efforts, many of Trump’s jokes fell flat, leading to an awkward atmosphere during the event.
