During the Washington White House Correspondents’ Dinner, former President Donald Trump appeared to play along with the event, but his antics soon turned hostile, according to reports from several news outlets.
The Guardian notes that Trump was "forced to play good sport" at the dinner, but "it couldn’t last," while BBC News observed that he "took swipes at press" during the event. CBS News added that Trump "cracked jokes" at the dinner, indicating a mix of playful banter and confrontational remarks.
The dinner is an annual tradition where U.S. leaders meet journalists; Trump’s behavior is consistent with his historically tense relationships with the press.