Read summaries and watch video highlights from the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, including appearances by Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.
Obama Roasts Mitt Romney at Correspondents' Dinner
From the 2012 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Obama poked fun at himself and cracked jokes about everyone from Mitt Romney to the Secret Service at the 2012 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Seth Meyers Destroys Donald Trump
From the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner - SNL's Seth Meyers brought down the house at the 2011 White House Correspondents Dinner with a series of hilarious jokes poking fun at everyone from Barack Obama and Joe Biden to Donald Trump and the aspiring GOP presidential candidates.
Obama Reveals Birth Video, Mocks Trump
From the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner - Speaking just days after releasing his long-form birth certificate, President Obama's had some fun at the expense of one of his most vocal critics: Donald Trump. "I know he's taken flak lately but no one is prouder to put this birth certificate matter to rest than The Donald," Obama said as Trump sat before him in the audience. "And that's because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter, like, did we fake the moon landing? What really happened in Roswell? And where are Biggie and Tupac?"
Obama Shines at White House Correspondents' Dinner; Leno Bombs
From the 2010 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Obama and Jay Leno jockeyed for laughs at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in a battle of comedic talents that left Leno looking like an amateur hack.
Wanda Sykes' Limbaugh Joke Stirs Controversy
From the 2009 White House Correspondents' Dinner - Comedian Wanda Sykes' controversial joke likening Rush Limbaugh to a 9/11 hijacker has sparked predictable outrage from Republicans and cheers from Democrats, while the White House distanced Obama from her remark.
Obama Kills at White House Correspondents' Dinner
From the 2009 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Obama brought down the house with one of the edgiest comedy performances any president has delivered at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Bush Mocks Candidates, Plays Conductor at Press Dinner
From the 2008 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Bush poked fun at his would-be successors during his final appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He also fulfilled his dream of conducting the U.S. Marine Band.
Stephen Colbert Roasts Bush at Media Gala
From the 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner - In one of the ballsiest comic stunts ever pulled in Washington, comedian Stephen Colbert delivered a blistering "tribute" to President Bush at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. It was so edgy and uncomfortable that it was almost too hard to watch, as a cold-faced and stunned Bush sat just a few feet away with the look of someone who had just been ambushed.
Bush Plays Straight Man To His Lookalike
From the 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner - President Bush drew big laughs at the White House Correspondents' dinner when he took the stage alongside Bush impersonator Steve Bridges.
Laura Bush Admits She's a 'Desperate Housewife'
From the 2005 White House Correspondents' Dinner - First lady Laura Bush stole the show with a surprise comedy routine in which she ripped President Bush and admitted to being a "desperate housewife."
