Trump's WHCD Disaster: A Glimpse into America's Collective Cringe The White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) is an event where the US president is expected to display a sense of levity and charm, even if only for one evening.
However, Donald Trump's speech on Friday deviated from this tradition in a jarring way.
As he took the stage, the audience – comprising journalists, politicians, and other dignitaries – was left cringing in collective embarrassment. The reactions from CSPAN callers who tuned into the event were telling.