Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

SergeStorms

(20,728 posts)

7. Who wants to hear great-grandpa....

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 03:20 PM

Apr 22

babble on about his ballroom, his curtains, how everyone is sooooo unfair to him, yada, yada, yada, anyway?

Better to skip the dinner and just tell him you were there. He won't know anyway.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Huff Post: Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner. We sure won't. [View all] riversedge Apr 22 OP

I would have preferred a noisy walkout Bobstandard Apr 22 #1

Yes! I thought of that as well. Make a statement . LiberalLovinLug Apr 22 #4

And once the first question is asked, Bobstandard Apr 22 #5

I respect the stand they're taking MustLoveBeagles Apr 22 #2

I respect their decision. 👍👍 He always disrespects the press TommieMommy Apr 22 #3

Impressed. senseandsensibility Apr 22 #6

Who wants to hear great-grandpa.... SergeStorms Apr 22 #7

Kick. N/T Upthevibe Apr 22 #8

I'm torn, because I think journalism should also hold journalism to account. Ilikepurple Apr 22 #9

I wouldn't be dissapointed to see White House Correspondents' Dinner come to an end. progressoid Apr 22 #10

I hope they all boycott it... FakeNoose Apr 22 #11

Trump's 'revenge' meltdown plans leak for White House Correspondents' Dinner: report LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #12