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Future of White House Correspondents' Dinner in limbo

AxiosΒ·Sara FischerΒ·about 1 month ago
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For decades, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been a treasured tradition, uniting the press and politicians under one roof at the storied Washington Hilton. Now, the future of that ritual is in question. Why it matters : The intruder at Saturday's dinner will force security officials and the White House Correspondents' Association to reconsider whether it's safe to host the dinner again in that venue, and how the event may need to evolve. State of play : President Trump at a press conference Saturday said the dinner would be held again in 30 days. Media executives Axios spoke with are skeptical that it'll be staged exactly the same way. Hundreds of corporate executives, CEOs, diplomats and even celebrities fly in for the event, many with their own security teams and protocols. The event requires months of planning for attendees, journalists and Administration officials, let alone police and the secret service.…

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