What to know On April 30, 2011, President Barack Obama delivered jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, targeting Donald Trump, who was known for promoting the “birther” conspiracy theory. The event, featuring headliner Seth Meyers, saw Trump as a focal point of humor. Despite Trump’s claims of enjoying the evening, he left immediately after the speeches, feeling humiliated by the jokes. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. |