Protests Outside, Jokes Inside

Published: Sun, 04/28/24

Updated: Sat, 05/04/24

During the correspondents' dinner, protests erupted outside, while inside, Biden spoke on domestic politics and the threat of Trump, largely ignoring the conflict.Insert Preheader


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