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CHAREN: Trump was never funny
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mona Charen , as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com)
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway He discussed various topics, including the White House and the country's current state.
The White House Correspondents' Association recently held their annual event, where Donald Trump was invited as the keynote speaker. Instead of engaging in lighthearted jokes, Trump delivered a series of insults. The event, which typically features gentle humor from past presidents, took a different turn with Trump's speech.
He discussed various topics, including the White House and the country's current state. Further details about the event and Trump's speech are available from the Odessa American, for those interested in learning more about what transpired at the White House Correspondents' Association annual event.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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