Comedian Roy Wood Jr. Roasts Top Political Figures at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Last Saturday, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a night filled with laughter and biting wit, as “The Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. hosted the event (Politico). Wood Jr. did not hold back, poking fun at several political and media figures, making everyone in the room laugh.
Throughout the night, Wood Jr. roasted a variety of personalities, including Fox News, Clarence Thomas, and President Joe Biden, among others (The Washington Post). His jabs at Fox News focused around personalities such as Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon (USA Today), and he took aim at President Biden’s age (CNN). In addition, he discussed Trump’s “king of scandals” reputation and Biden’s “naps” (The Hill).
Wood Jr. also took a brutal dig at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas over his ties to billionaire Harlan Crow (Yahoo News). This was just a small part of an evening filled with some of Wood Jr.’s best jokes, which were enjoyed by everyone in attendance (CNN).
The event also featured moments where Wood Jr. defended the media and went on to tell some jokes about scandals and other controversial subjects (TODAY). These moments helped further cement Wood Jr.’s status as a prominent figure in the world of comedy, making his role as the featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner a significant milestone in his career (CBS News).
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as expected, was an evening of laughter and hard-hitting comedy. With Roy Wood Jr.’s set filled with memorable jokes and poignant moments, the night will surely be remembered by those in attendance for years to come.
