Donald Trump announced over Twitter that he’s skipping the festivities.
“yo wish everyone well and have a great evening!”
(Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend, in 1924.)
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See both tweets below.
The move was denounced by many, including the WHCA.
The board will be discussing this further with White House staff."
“I didn’t like his routine.
His was too nasty, out of order,“Trump said last year.
Celebrities, comedians, and journalists were quick to respond to Trump’s latest announcement.
See a sampling below.
