President Biden and comedian Roy Wood Jr. took center stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2023, making fun of various topics and figures, including Biden’s age and Trump’s controversies (New York Post). The president was not afraid to poke fun at himself as he made light of his age (NPR).
Known for his role as a correspondent on “The Daily Show,” Roy Wood Jr. seemingly spared no one with his roasts throughout the night, targeting Fox News, Clarence Thomas, and President Biden (Washington Post). Some of the comedian’s funniest jokes pertained to Tucker Carlson and the Dominion Voting Systems (A.V. Club). While Wood Jr. capitalized on media scandals involving Fox News and CNN, he also took the opportunity to bring attention to the importance of local journalism (Variety).
Famous attendees included Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to Washington D.C. during the event (People). This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner saw fewer Covid concerns, with all the available tickets snatched up quickly (Politico).
The event highlighted key moments, such as President Biden and Roy Wood Jr. poking fun at Trump’s hush money case, the Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit against Fox News (MSNBC News), and the jokes and moments from Wood Jr.’s night as the host (Politico). In addition to the classic comedic moments, the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Dinner generated ample buzz and media coverage as one of the premier events of the year (Washington Post).
