Protesters have moved to close off access to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner – but have so far failed in their effort to bar reporters are politicians from entering.
Having promised to block all entry to the event, activists who have taken issue with Biden’s recent approval of several oil projects were seen attempting to block guests’ arrival to the Washington Hilton Saturday, as the dinner was being held.
Footage shows members of the climate group, called Climate Defiance, shouting and egging on members of the Metro police while moving to block an official vehicle carting one of the many politicians or media personalities the dinner attracts.
The anticipated dinner draws a wide array of celebrities and media moguls to Washington, with some of the high-profile attendees seen arriving including Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, Vice President Harris, and the president himself.
Reality stars were also widely represented this year, with notable personalities like Lisa Vanderpump and Chrissy Teigen both seen in the ballroom where the event is held every year.
Protesters formed a blockade with hopes of preventing their entry – an effort that’s largely proved unsuccessful as of 9:45 pm, with the dinner two hours underway.
Protesters formed a blockade with hopes of preventing their entry – an effort that’s largely proved unsuccessful as of 9:45 pm, with the dinner now two hours underway
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