First appearance on Fox: Republicans are slamming President Biden’s campaign over an “untouchable” memo warning that former President Trump’s reelection could mean the end of one of Washington’s most glamorous traditions. .
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the days that follow are annual social events, often by invitation only, where Washington, D.C.’s media, journalistic, and political elite gather for a celebration of the press.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) warned Thursday night that the celebrations could be canceled if President Trump returns to the White House.
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Republicans are accusing Democrats of attacking former President Trump for not attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner scheduled for Saturday. President Biden will also be in attendance. (Getty Images)
In response, the Republican National Committee (RNC) told Fox News Digital on Friday: “The fact that Joe Biden is pandering to journalists by threatening to disrupt his annual ego-bashing elite fest is pathetic and contrary to common sense. “It’s a miss, but it shows what the Democratic Party can do.” You can’t win on this issue. ”
“Biden can spend 2024 vacationing in Delaware and doing whatever he wants with East Coast elites, but President Trump and the Republican Party will continue to discuss important issues and criticize Biden’s failures on everything from the economy to the border.” “We will provide solutions for this,” the RNC said. said spokeswoman Anna Kelly.
Trump has never attended an event as president. He instead held a rally with his supporters in 2019 and also barred government officials from attending, according to Reuters. The 2020 event was canceled due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Mr. Biden attended last year’s dinner, which was hosted by comedian Roy Wood Jr. (Getty Images)
In a statement Thursday night, Democrats criticized Trump’s decision to avoid the dinner, saying it also shows his disdain for journalists and the First Amendment.
“I hope you all have fun this weekend, because if Donald Trump wins in November, this Saturday may also be known as the last White House Correspondents Dinner. Let me just say that Trump is a petty narcissist who spends every waking moment glued to his seat watching cable news despite his money, and his constant attacks on freedom of the press. “They can’t handle a little bit of good-natured teasing,” said Alex Floyd, DNC rapid response director.
“Due to deep-seated insecurities and a pitiful desperation to be liked by the same people he denounces, he skipped the White House Correspondents’ Dinner every year during his time in office, even though members of his administration were unable to attend. That was before it was completely banned.
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President Trump held a rally during a 2019 dinner. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
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“Aside from all the fun and banter this weekend, Saturday also serves as a reminder of what’s at stake in voting for an angry and vengeful President Trump. He may be the punchline, but he is also a sad, vindictive wannabe authoritarian who shows no respect for our first president” Amendment – or the Fourth Status. ”
The Trump campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
The DNC declined further comment.
