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Cheryl Schaeffer's avatar

That's the right decision in my opinion. Let Faux News and their ilk fill the room.

Linda Harris's avatar

Proud to be a subscriber and proud that you are taking a stance about the abuse of this regime against media and the First Amendment. (Not that they care about the Constitution.)

Mike Hammer's avatar

A difficult choice no doubt but these are difficult times. Bravo for standing up for your ideals which we support and stand with.

Danita Hamilton's avatar

Way to go MeidasTouch no one should be attending that garbage. This monster should not be celebrated nor his regime. For the traitors and the fake news who celebrate this piece of 💩 everyday and doesn’t think what this monster has done and still doing to America and Americans and countries around the world. They are sick and deranged like this pedophile pig. So thank you for all your hard work and dedication to all of us. We love you MeidasTouch 💯💪💯💪💙💙💙💙💙💙💯💯💪💪💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

Merry's avatar

A boycott is definitely appropriate. But I’d also love to see a brave group of journalists attend, stand together as an alliance and condemn the trump regime for its attack on the 1st amendment rights of not only the media but American citizens in general.

I used to love watching the WHCD every year because the roasting was so DELICIOUS! And everyone was united in the fun.

Until… DJT was scorched by Barack Obama in 2011 as Trump FUMED and SEETHED! That was SO hysterical and perfect! And poor little diaper donny felt completely humiliated. I’m sure in that moment he made a vow to destroy Barack Obama, enemy #1!

I’ve watched that video a gazillion times! And I laugh out loud every time!

Barack, so cool, hip, perfect delivery, meticulously timing… birth video - the Lion King!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX16OrIVfeQ

Elly's avatar

I know no one is perfect but Obama was an amazing president. Suave and well spoken. Educated and compassionate. Characteristics sadly trump has never possessed.

Merry's avatar
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Absolutely. OK, I confess. I LOVE BARACK OBAMA! Truly, madly, deeply.

And I had the great good fortune and pleasure of seeing him TWICE, when he was campaigning for his first term. In small venues, up close and personal. He is just a joy to behold. Remarkable man. What an articulate orator he is. Relaxed, engaged, funny. Extremely intelligent. Thoughtful. Dedicated. Young, vibrant, energetic.

(Full disclosure… he did disappointed me a couple of times, but overall? The best!)

He set the bar high. And we certainly need more of him. His entire family is a beacon of hope.

I sure wish he could run again.

Robert Goldbach's avatar

Suppose that King Chaos would somehow get an amendment to the Constitution that allows three terms per president. Would Obama run again? That would sure scare the sh*t out of our current White House occupant. Diaper explosion!

Merry's avatar

Oh, that would be grand! Barack would run circles around donny, the dirty diaper dude! 😂

Elly's avatar

Well if trump thinks he can run for a third term, so could Barack!

Danita Hamilton's avatar

Well said exactly 💯

ramonaj's avatar

I also used to love the WHCD. When we had a real free press. It is another form of protest for me. I won't pretend everything is normal. Not watching .

Merry's avatar

Me either. I refuse to watch or boost their viewership.

Steven Rosenzweig's avatar

Keep reporting, Ben. We are listening.

Mark Mazzie's avatar

My only hope is that someone has the guts to stand up and blast the orange menace. I'm not counting on it.

Kari Gunderson's avatar

I hope it's the women journalists that he openly insults.

Betsy  Dee's avatar

Tell ya what, that "shut up piggy" shtick of his is gonna land him on his ass and crying like the big baby he is. Somebody's gonna take one for the team - hopefully sooner rather than later :)

Linda Harris's avatar

I have never understood in any of trump's slurs to the women in the media, why no man has stood up for them. They are proving to be a complete disgrace to the males of the species.

Susan's avatar

I whole heartedly agree. It boggles the mind that everyone just lets it happen.

Betsy  Dee's avatar

Yeah, and there's *that* too. Used to be a gentleman would have shut him down.

Linda Harris's avatar

I figure common courtesy should have made them do something. I know this is probably old fashioned; but my mother and father would be disappointed in me if I did not stand up for someone in that situation. A quote from them would be "we taught you better" and they would be correct.

RobinW's avatar

I dont understand why the women he insults dont stand up step up for themselves & at least verbally let him have it! But its crickets as always.

Robert Goldbach's avatar

I don't understand why ALL women who voted did not elevate Harris and pull the rug out from under King Chaos in '24. They should certainly be voting straight blue in '26.

Bert Dandy's avatar

Not likely if those we rely on to do the standing up, chicken out like this.

Jo-An B Evans's avatar

I fully support your position not to attend the Correspondents Dinner. It would be so unethical be there supporting what’s not “normal”.

James Wilson's avatar

Couldn’t say it better. It’s not normal times and we shouldn’t be celebrating anything. This isn’t like the Bush years where at least grownups were doing terrible things. They at least didn’t destroy our alliances completely. Even after Iraq.

The media needs to wake the hell up and speak truth to power.

Betsy  Dee's avatar

Well said. I remember how I felt about Dubya - tRump has made him look like a sweet li'l puppy, hasn't he?

Nicole Koretsky's avatar

Brava. Thank you.

BF's avatar

Meidas should host an event at some cool local venue and mock, mercilessly, Weijia Jiang for her toasting King Orange of Depends and the other media sycophants who'll be attending.

Hold your own 'red carpet' arrivals, etc.

Am sure many of your independent journalist colleagues would enjoy an opportunity to party!!

Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

It’s probably too late. It’s not like the Drain the Swamp event at the National Press Club the night of SOTU. Miles Taylor even had the Portland Frogs there. Will trump be able to stand up straight at the podium? Probably not. We hope he falls down. Maybe someone can wax the floors.

Gerry's avatar

Don Lemon would rock a red carpet!

Maureen's avatar

It is morally and patriotically right to protest this sham event since Trump has trashed our country. Let the Kelly Conways, Karoline Leavitts, Marco Rubios, and Pete Hegseths kiss his ass. You are nothing like those people. Do not infect your Brand. The stench and stain will last forever!

Sue Testerman's avatar

Totally agree with you. Thanks for your hard work and commitment to the truth.

Milton Bond's avatar

Good there’s no reason to celebrate evil

Cathy Hallessey's avatar

I’d love to see an empty room at the event. Good for you!

Sandra's avatar

No one in the press should attend! It’s ridiculous on its face. Your stance does not surprise me one bit. Bravo.

Janel's avatar

That's a Great decision 👏🏾. We are not candy coating any of this bullshit these Magats have done to our government.

Wade Baynham's avatar

Good. Proud of everyone working with you, Ben!