Former President Donald Trump criticized Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner and its host, Colin Jost, in a post on Truth Social.
Trump labeled Jost’s performance as a “bomb” and referred to President Joe Biden‘s participation as a “disaster.”
Both Biden and Jost directed barbs at Trump during the event, with Biden joking about age, contrasting his 81 years with a reference to his opponent as a “six-year-old.”
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has a history of notable moments involving Trump. In 2011, he was famously roasted by former President Barack Obama, an event that some believe influenced Trump’s decision to run for president in 2016.
Trump’s criticism of Truth Social comes amid ongoing political tension, with the 2024 election landscape already taking shape.
His response to the dinner highlights the continued polarization in American politics, with Trump offering a scathing review of the event and its participants.
The annual dinner, traditionally a lighthearted affair where politicians and journalists come together, has become a platform for political satire and commentary.
Trump’s reaction underscores his ongoing engagement with media and public events, using his social media presence to amplify his opinions and criticisms.
