Overview

• The WHCA announced the cancellation of Amber Ruffin's comedic performance at its annual dinner, citing a desire to avoid divisive politics.
• Ruffin, known for her criticism of President Trump, was originally scheduled to perform at the April 26 event.
• The Trump administration criticized the WHCA for inviting Ruffin, with a White House spokesperson dismissing the WHCA's explanation as an 'excuse.'
• This decision comes as tensions escalate between the WHCA and the Trump administration, which recently revoked the association's authority to select press pool members.
• The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit against the administration, alleging that its exclusion from key events violates constitutionally protected press freedoms.