Trump's Press Gala: A Thin Veil of Normalcy Masks Enduring Tensions Donald Trump's return to the White House Correspondents' Dinner was a calculated display of bravado, designed to mask the deep seated animosity between him and the press corps he loves to revile.
The rescheduled event attempted to convey normalcy, but the evening's tone was set from the outset: a confrontational mix of humor and hostility that left many in attendance bristling.
Trump took aim at what he calls "fake news" with characteristic vitriol, mocking journalists for their reporting on his administration.