WHCA Removes Amber Ruffin Over Trump Criticism

Amber Ruffin has been removed as the host of this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner following backlash from the Trump administration over her remarks labeling officials as 'a bunch of murderers.' The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) announced that it would not feature a comedic performance at the event to maintain focus on celebrating journalism rather than political division. This decision was met with mixed reactions, with some, like Alyssa Farah Griffin, arguing that it reflects a need for objectivity in journalism, while others, like Sunny Hostin, criticized it as capitulating to pressure. Ruffin's refusal to tone down her jokes and criticism of Trump led to significant backlash, including derogatory comments from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich. The WHCA's president emphasized the need to shift the event's focus away from divisive politics. The change highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the press.