White House Correspondents' Dinner: Trump Suggests He May Attend Next Year | THR News

White House Correspondents' Dinner: Trump Suggests He May Attend Next Year | THR News

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The transcript discusses the 2019 White House Correspondents Dinner, highlighting President Trump's reaction to the event and the decision to have author Ron Chernow as the next speaker instead of a comedian. It touches on the controversy surrounding comedian Michelle Wolf's previous performance and Trump's strained relationship with the media, including the temporary suspension of CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass. The transcript concludes with a reference to further reading on the Hollywood Reporter website.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was chosen to speak at the 2019 White House Correspondents Dinner instead of a comedian?

Michelle Wolf

Jim Acosta

Ron Chernow

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the change in the speaker at the 2019 White House Correspondents Dinner?

To introduce a new tradition

Due to criticism of the previous comedian

To save costs

To attract more attendees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the administration to Michelle Wolf's performance at the previous dinner?

They ignored it

They invited her again

They criticized and expressed outrage

They praised her humor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Trump administration take against CNN reporter Jim Acosta?

Promoted him

Awarded him a press pass

Suspended his press pass

Ignored his reports

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the court case involving Jim Acosta and the White House?

The case was dismissed

Acosta lost his press pass permanently

The White House won the case

Acosta's press pass was reinstated