Amber Ruffin dropped as host for White House Correspondents' Dinner amid tensions with Trump's administration
Amber Ruffin, scheduled to headline this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner, has been dropped after tensions between the Trump administration and the event's organizers.
In a surprising turn of events, comedian Amber Ruffin has been removed from her role as the headliner for the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. Initially slated to perform at the prestigious event, Ruffin's appearance was scrapped after growing tensions between the White House and the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA).
This decision follows criticism from the Trump administration over Ruffin's outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump. The cancellation raises questions about the intersection of comedy, politics, and media freedoms in today's charged political climate.
Amber Ruffin's is not the headliner for White House Correspondents' Dinner anymore
Amber Ruffin, is a very successful comedian and better known as a writer for NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, was supposed to headline this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner. However, it was announced on Saturday, March 29, that her performance was cancelled.
According to the association, the focus of the event is not political divisions, but rather to honor the White House's journalists. In a social media statement post, Taylor Budowich, the White House's Deputy Chief of Staff called the decision as a "cop out" and a "pathetic" move to not hold accountable the person who recruited her in the first place.
This dinner is an annual event created for journalists, political figures, and celebrities. The evening usually includes a comedy performance, and previous entertainers have included well-known figures like Stephen Colbert and Conan O'Brien.
Amber Ruffin's criticism of Donald Trump
Amber Ruffin has been a very open critic of Donald Trump's administration and policies, especially in her Late Night with Seth Meyers's segments. She has outspokenly mocked his public statements.
This kind of humor, which highlights social and political issues, has earned her both praise and criticism.