White House Correspondents' Association Breaks Tradition, No Comedian Host in 2019 | THR News

White House Correspondents' Association Breaks Tradition, No Comedian Host in 2019 | THR News

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The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has chosen historian Ron Chernow to host their 2019 dinner, breaking the tradition of having a comedian. Chernow, known for his biographies and historical insights, will focus on the First Amendment and the importance of a free press. This decision follows controversy from Michelle Wolf's previous hosting. The event occurs amid tensions between the Trump administration and the media, highlighted by a court battle with CNN over press credentials.

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How did Michelle Wolf's hosting of the dinner in the previous year impact the journalism community?

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What was the reaction of the Trump administration towards the press as mentioned in the text?

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