Comedian Amber Ruffin's Performance Canceled Amid White House Tensions

Wed Apr 02 2025 23:33:07 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Comedian Amber Ruffin's Performance Canceled Amid White House Tensions

The White House Correspondents' Association pulls the plug on a high-profile comedy act, stirring controversy.


In a surprising turn of events, the annual White House correspondents' dinner will not feature comedian Amber Ruffin after political tensions with the Trump administration reached a boiling point.



Comedian Amber Ruffin was poised to take center stage at the forthcoming White House correspondents' dinner, set for next month, but her appearance has been abruptly canceled by the organizing association. The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) announced the decision, stating that the event should “focus on the work of White House journalists” instead of political divisiveness.

The cancellation follows criticism from the Trump administration regarding Ruffin's selection, citing her previous jabs at President Donald Trump as a cause for concern. Taylor Budowich, deputy chief of staff at the White House, expressed indignation at the WHCA's choice to abandon Ruffin, labeling the association’s actions as a “cop out” and a reflection of “pathetic” leadership.

Ruffin, recognized for her Emmy and Tony-nominated work, has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration in her segments on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers. Her recent comedic commentary tackled several topics, including Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, adding fuel to political tensions.

President Eugene Daniels of the WHCA had heralded Ruffin's selection as headliner just a month prior, praising her “unique talents” and deeming her a suitable choice given the current political landscape.

The WHCA has recently experienced friction with the Trump administration over numerous issues, including restricting press access to certain events and efforts to manage the press pool covering the President's activities. It remains uncertain whether President Trump will attend this year's dinner, once a spectacle graced by notable entertainers like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.

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