May 1, 1993
Hosted by Stephen Colbert. Held in Washington, D.C., at the Hilton Washington hotel, Colbert's performance, consisting of a 16-minute podium speech and a 7-minute video presentation, was broadcast live across the United States on the cable television networks C-SPAN and MSNBC. Standing a few feet from U.S. President George W. Bush, in front of an audience of celebrities, politicians, and members of the White House Press Corps, Colbert delivered a controversial, searing routine targeting the president and the media.
Several of Bush's aides and supporters walked out during Colbert's speech, and one former aide said that the President had "that look that he's ready to blow." Steve Bridges also performed a Bush impersonation.
Trevor Noah hosts The WHCA Dinner on 30 April 2022, held in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden attended the dinner, making him the first president to attend the dinner since 2016 as President Donald Trump boycotted the event throughout his presidency.