White House Correspondents Association Removes Comedian Amber Ruffin Amid Backlash

The White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) has decided to drop comedian Amber Ruffin from its annual dinner following backlash over her derogatory comments about the Trump administration, which she referred to as 'murderers.' WHCA President Eugene Daniels initially supported Ruffin's selection, citing her talent as a fit for the event's atmosphere, but later announced a unanimous decision to not feature a comedian this year in response to concerns over political divisiveness. This decision comes amid criticism that the WHCA has shown bias in its choice of entertainment, highlighting a pattern of controversy surrounding the dinner's comedic performances. Ruffin's remarks had drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum, leading to questions about the appropriateness of her hosting the event. Daniels emphasized the need to focus on honoring journalistic achievements rather than contributing to division. The WHCA has previously skipped the comedic portion of the dinner, notably in 2019 after a controversial performance by comedian Michelle Wolf.