Abigail Lee Amber Ruffin will be the featured entertainer at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The annual dinner is set to take place in April 26 in Washington, D.C. “When I began to think about what entertainer would be a perfect fit for the dinner this year, Amber was immediately at the top of my list,” Eugene Daniels, White House Correspondents’ Association president and Politico reporter, said in a statement. “She has the ability to walk the line between blistering commentary and humor all while provoking her audience to think about the important issues of the day.
I’m thrilled and honored she said yes.” Ruffin, known for writing for “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and appearing with Roy Wood Jr.
and Michael Ian Black on comedy program “Have I Got News For You,” will be roasting political figures in attendance. The president and first lady, politicians and media are typically present at the annual dinner although President Trump did not attend the event during his first presidency.
The event’s proceeds fund the WHCA. Ruffin, who has a background at Second City, hosted “The Amber Ruffin Show” from 2020 to 2023.
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