Journalists Call Out Trump at WHCD

0:00It's April 21st. This is entertainment in celebrity news, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with the story. Over 200 journalists just dropped an open letter, pushing the White House Correspondence Association to straight up call out President Trump. At this Saturday's dinner, it's his first time showing up as President after skipping it last year and during his earlier term. They say the event celebrates free press, but Trump's there, turning that vibe upside down. The letter blasts what they call a non-stop assault on journalism. Bands on access, lawsuits, insults, arrests of reporters, even pardons for folks who roughed up the media. Scientists want the association's leaders to hit back from the podium, no holding back, and make clear press freedom aint partisan. Big names jumped on board, like XCBS Anchor Dan Rather, Sam Donaldson from ABC, and Curry from NBC, and Stephanie Sy from PBS. Scientists like the National Association of Black Journalists and Freedom of the Press Foundation, co-signed to, showing this crosses lines and networks.

1:05Trump's team brushed it off, pointing to his truth social post, where he said he came because they asked nicely and admitted he's the greatest ever. Meanwhile, the dinner's been a press tradition forever, but folks worry it's getting normalized amid all the tension. As Saturday rolls up, eyes are on whether the association steps up or keeps it smooth. This could redefine how the press handles power plays going, forward.