Scott Jennings Comments on Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner Speech

Scott Jennings, a commentator, discussed President Donald Trump's performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which took place on July 25, 2026. Jennings noted that while some jokes made by Trump were well-received, others did not resonate with the audience. He stated, 'Some of the jokes landed, and some of the jokes didn’t.' Jennings highlighted that the evening was intended to celebrate press freedom but turned into a platform for Trump to criticize the media, including personal remarks about journalists such as Kaitlan Collins and Don Lemon. Observations from the event indicated that many attendees appeared disengaged during Trump's speech, with reports of guests checking their phones. Jennings acknowledged that Trump’s comments included some humorous moments, specifically referencing a joke about roadkill related to Health and Human Services Secretary. He also mentioned that Trump’s initial remarks condemning political violence were well-received.