Trump Blows Off ‘Nerd Prom’
President Donald Trump announced on Twitter today that he would be blowing off the White House Correspondents Dinner …
I will not be attending the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 25, 2017
Well, Mr. President, respectfully, this is a dumb move. While I agree with a lot of folks that say the so-called “nerd prom” has, well, worn out its welcome and become ridiculous, with all the pseudo grandiose of a B-listers’ Oscars party, it’s still fun to watch. It also gives away scholarships to journalism students, which is very important these days. Frankly, while nothing will top the blisteringly hilarious performance of Don Imus in 1996, I was truly looking forward to you attending …
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