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Watch as President Biden delivers a humorous election-year roast, taking playful jabs at his Republican rival, Donald Trump, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Amidst political banter, Biden's remarks offer a lighthearted moment in the midst of the campaign season. Tune in for the best moments from the event!       #WhiteHouse #CorrespondentsDinner #USNews #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #BidenvsTrump #BidenvsTrump #ProPalestineProtestUS #IsraelHamasWar #Oneindia                     ~HT.97~ED.103~ED.102~

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00:00 "What the hell is going on? I want to thank you for the warm welcome. But please, not

00:07 so loud. Donald was listening."

00:11 US President Joe Biden took center stage at the annual White House Correspondents Association

00:18 dinner, delivering a mix of humor and commentary on Saturday night.

00:23 Amidst protests outside criticizing its stance on Israel's conflict with Hamas, Biden used

00:29 the event to humorously address his Republican counterpart, Donald Trump, highlighting their

00:35 age difference and poking fun at Trump's immaturity.

00:40 Addressing the age gap, Biden quipped, "Yes, age is an issue. I am a grown man running

00:46 against a six-year-old." Later adding, "Age is the only thing we have in common. My vice

00:53 president actually endorses me."

00:55 Outside the White House, Hilton, where the event took place, demonstrators voiced their

01:16 opposition to Biden's support for Israel's action in Gaza, chanting about journalists'

01:22 deaths and urging a boycott of the event. Biden avoided the main protest by entering

01:28 through a back entrance, where smaller groups called for a ceasefire.

01:34 Inside, Biden urged the press corps to focus on the gravity of the moment and move beyond

01:40 sensationalism in politics.

01:42 The event, known as Washington's NERP Prom, traditionally features light-hearted jabs

01:48 from the president aimed at reporters and guests. This year, the event was hosted by

01:54 Saturday Night Live cast member Colin Jost.

02:06 However, grassroots movements like Code Pink marched to the venue, criticizing US media

02:18 for perpetuating anti-Palestinian narratives.

02:21 Biden's presidency has faced scrutiny over his handling of the Gaza conflict, with protests

02:28 disrupting a recent fundraiser in New York.

02:32 The movement against the war has gained traction, particularly on college campuses, posing a

02:38 challenge for Biden as he seeks to navigate internal divisions with the democratic base.

02:44 While specifics on security measures for the dinner were not provided, the safety of attendees

02:50 remains a top priority for the US Secret Service.

02:55 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas sparked by an attack in southern Israel has

03:00 resulted in thousands of casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

03:06 The White House Correspondents Association, founded in 1914, continues its tradition of

03:12 honoring journalists who cover the presidency and raising funds for scholarships.

03:17 "It's been a year since I delivered this speech and my wife Jill was with me tonight, was

03:35 worried how I do."

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