Journalists defend press freedom at muted White House correspondents’ dinner
by David Smith in Washington from US news | The Guardian on (#6WX14)
Event took place with no Trump, no comedian and notably fewer politicians or Hollywood stars than in past years
Journalists rallied in defence of press freedom on Saturday, insisting they are not the enemy of the people" at a Washington media gala snubbed by Donald Trump.
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner was a muted affair with no US president, no comedian and notably fewer politicians or Hollywood stars than in past years.
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