VIDEO: Colin Jost Lights Up White House Correspondents’ Dinner with Biden, Trump, and Media Jabs
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At the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, “Saturday Night Live” comedian Colin Jost delivered a blend of Trump jokes, media jabs, and quips about Biden’s age in front of a discerning crowd on Saturday. It wasn’t until his final remarks, however, that he truly captivated the assembly of journalists and politicians who had come to hear him critique both the president and the Washington press.
Jost wrapped up his comments by recounting to President Joe Biden about his 95-year-old grandfather, a longtime firefighter in Staten Island, NY, who voted for Democrats in the 2020 presidential election, despite the borough’s Republican-leaning reputation. “He voted for you, and the reason he voted for you is because you’re a decent man,” Jost told Biden. “My grandfather cast his vote in favor of decency, and it’s the essence of decency that has brought us all together this evening.”
Colin Jost absolutely ROASTS Biden after recent polls showcase his tremendous loss of support within the black community:
"My weekend co-anchor Michael Che was going to join me here tonight but in solidarity with President Biden I decided to lose all my black support." pic.twitter.com/TxbEDKhhNl
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 28, 2024
The annual event presents a significant opportunity for comedians but also a veritable minefield. With every president except Trump having attended the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner since its inception in the early 20th century, there’s heightened sensitivity regarding decorum. Some comedians, like Stephen Colbert, Michelle Wolf, and Larry Wilmore, have stumbled on these sensitivities, while others have navigated the event unscathed.
Jost, best known as the co-anchor of the long-running “Weekend Update” segment on “SNL,” used his moment at the WHCD to sling insults across the political spectrum. Despite his barbs, the comedian seemed to be on Biden’s side, highlighting the contrast between Biden’s staying power and Trump’s legal woes. He also took swipes at news organizations present, signaling his intention to join their ranks on TV.
