On Saturday night, Roy Wood Jr., a correspondent from “The Daily Show,” took the stage as the host of the prestigious White House Correspondents’ Dinner (Politico). The event, typically featuring a comedic roast of politicians, journalists, and notable personalities, saw Wood Jr. sparing no one in his scathing takedown of Washington politics (CNN).
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, both of whom recently departed Fox News, also found themselves on the receiving end of Wood Jr.’s barbs during the evening (USA Today). Likewise, the comedian drew attention to President Joe Biden’s age, lending a particularly sharp wit to his observations (The Washington Post).
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was another target in Wood Jr.’s arsenal, with the comedian taking a brutal dig at his ties to billionaire Harlan Crow (Yahoo News). President Biden was not exempt from the roasting, as Wood Jr. also took aim at the President’s penchant for naps (The Hill).
The “Daily Show” correspondent’s elaborate barbs were not just limited to political figures, though. Rep. George Santos and former President Donald Trump both found themselves mentioned in Wood Jr.’s set, with a focus on the latter’s controversies (New York Post).
As host of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Roy Wood Jr. expertly managed to find humor in the current state of politics, making for an unforgettable and entertaining evening (NBC News). With the comedian’s illustrious performance and sharp wit, the event will likely go down as one of the most memorable in recent history (CBS News).
