Opening Remarks
The White House Correspondents' dinner is the biggest night for politics and entertainment. Larry Wilmore, host of "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" on Comedy Central, was the entertainer at the annual dinner, which took place on Saturday, April 30, 2016.
The WHCA™ dinner is best known for the President's jokes and the jokes on POTUS.
Proceeds from the dinner go toward scholarships and awards aimed at supporting aspiring journalists and recognizing excellence in the profession.
The WHCA™ represents the White House press corps in its dealings with the administration on coverage-related issues.
