White House Correspondents' Dinner protesters decry media, Trump, Iran War
Updated April 25, 2026, 7:33 p.m. ET

Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday in Washington, DC.
At least two dozen protesters stood across from the Washington Hilton, chanting “shame” and holding anti-war signs.The demonstrators also waved Iran and Palestine flags as the rain came down and dinner attendees walked into the hotel.
Luke Johnson, Getty ImagesAt least two dozen protesters stood across from the Washington Hilton, chanting “shame” and holding anti-war signs.The demonstrators also waved Iran and Palestine flags as the rain came down and dinner attendees walked into the hotel.

Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner as guests arrive on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Luke Johnson, Getty ImagesA demonstrator holds a mask depicting U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a protest outside the venue of the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026.
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Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Protesters gather across the street of the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Luke Johnson, Getty Images
Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner as guests arrive on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Luke Johnson, Getty Images
Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Andrew Leyden, Getty Images
Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Andrew Leyden, Getty Images
Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Andrew Leyden, Getty Images
Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner as guests arrive on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Luke Johnson, Getty Images
Protesters gather across the street from the Washington Hilton to demonstrate against The White House Correspondents' Dinner as guests arrive on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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