Introduction: Trump’s Historic Refusal to Attend
On April 26, President Donald Trump will once again refuse to attend the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD), continuing a tradition he began during his first term in office.

Trump has long made clear his disdain for the event, and this year’s decision is in line with his previous stance on the gathering. His decision to skip the dinner, which typically draws the country’s top journalists and political figures, is a symbolic gesture reflecting the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA).