President Donald Trump will once again skip the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner this year, continuing a tradition he maintained throughout his first term. A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the decision, which aligns with the administration’s ongoing tensions with the press corps.
The rift has deepened over recent years, marked by verbal clashes and institutional changes—most notably when the White House took control over the coordination of the press pool, disrupting decades of media tradition. The administration has also blocked reporters from certain outlets, like the Associated Press, from attending pooled events, signaling a more combative stance toward mainstream media. And now, as April 26 approaches…