President Biden Roasts Trump and Addresses Press at Correspondents’ Dinner
President Biden wasted no time getting straight to the heart of the matter during his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday. In a roughly 10-minute speech, he dove right into the issues dominating the 2024 election, including his age and former President Donald J. Trump’s hush-money trial in New York.
“The 2024 election’s in full swing and yes, age is an issue,” Mr. Biden quipped, humorously acknowledging the 6-year age gap between himself and his opponent. He didn’t shy away from taking jabs at Trump either, referencing the Stormy Daniels scandal and the ongoing legal troubles facing the former president.
While Mr. Biden has previously refrained from publicly discussing Trump’s legal woes, his remarks at the dinner marked a shift in his approach. The president has been ramping up his attacks on Trump, highlighting the contrast between a sitting president on the campaign trail and a former president embroiled in legal battles.
The annual dinner, known for its mix of glitz and gossip, provided a platform for Mr. Biden to address journalists and government officials in a lighthearted manner. However, outside the venue, protests over Mr. Biden’s support for Israel’s actions in Gaza were evident, underscoring the complexities of his presidency.
Inside the ballroom, the mood was a mix of humor and seriousness, with journalists wearing pins in support of detained reporter Evan Gershkovich and raising awareness about the dangers faced by journalists worldwide. The event also saw a mix of politicians, celebrities, and media personalities mingling and discussing pressing issues facing the country.
As Mr. Biden continues to navigate the challenges of his presidency and gear up for the 2024 election, his remarks at the dinner underscored his determination to address key issues head-on. With a mix of humor and seriousness, the president made it clear that the stakes couldn’t be higher in the upcoming election.
