The White House Correspondents Association is belatedly accepting the fact that its annual dinner changes dramatically when the president isn't there. Related: Stelter: Why Trump's snubbing of White House correspondents' dinner mattersIn interviews with CNNMoney, Knox and other White House correspondents said informal conversations are already underway. Wolf's performance has become an object for partisan warfare, with conservatives claiming it proves the press corps' hatred of Trump. The association advocates for White House correspondents all year long. There is a widespread impression -- fair or not -- that the press corps is endorsing the message of the comedian on stage.

Source: CNN April 30, 2018 17:03 UTC