Journalists Urge WHCA to Address President Trump's Media Attacks at Correspondents' Dinner
A group of veteran journalists and press associations have sent a letter to the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA), urging them to make a strong statement against President Trump's attacks on the media during the upcoming dinner. The letter highlights Trump's labeling of the media as the 'enemy of the people' and his systematic efforts to undermine press freedom. The journalists argue that Trump's presence at the dinner contradicts its purpose of celebrating a free press. The letter, signed by notable figures such as Dan Rather and Ann Curry, calls for the WHCA to speak forcefully against Trump's actions, which include banning access to certain outlets, launching regulatory investigations, and defunding public broadcasting.