President Biden criticized his predecessor, Donald Trump, at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association party held at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, DC. The event was attended by hundreds of journalists, politicians and celebrities.
During the dinner, Biden took the opportunity to attack Trump, comparing him to a 6-year-old child for his lack of support from his Vice President in contrast to Pence’s support for him. This comment sparked controversy and reactions from various parties. Trump responded to Biden’s comments by calling him a “disaster” on social media platform Truth Social.
Protesters gathered outside the hotel to criticize the Biden administration’s support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. They urged journalists not to attend the event and boycott it. Despite this, Biden managed to enter the hotel through the back entrance to avoid the large crowd of protesters.
The White House Correspondents’ Association was founded in 1914 and holds this annual dinner every year to honor journalists covering the president and raise money for scholarships. This year’s night was not without controversy as protesters and security concerns surrounded the event. President Biden’s comments about Trump made headlines in media around the world.
In conclusion, President Biden used his speech at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association party as an opportunity to criticize his predecessor Donald Trump, while protesters gathered outside to express their dissatisfaction with Biden’s policies surrounding Israel in Gaza conflict. Despite these controversies, President Biden successfully entered through a back entrance of Washington Hilton Hotel and reached out his message effectively through social media platforms too.
