“If the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner is “nerd prom,” Mr. President is the class clown.
“In his final run as comedian in chief at the event on Saturday evening, President Obama closed his speech with “Obama out,” and a mic drop before receiving a standing ovation from Washington’s bigwigs and Hollywood.
“That’s right, Obama pulled a Kobe Bryant in a nod to his own retirement from correspondent dinners, and soon the White House.
“In his roasting session, the president united celebrities, journalists, politicos and his potential successors by taking them down. Known for his comedic timing and one-liner delivery, Obama didn’t disappoint.
“He likened Hillary Clinton to an aunt who couldn’t figure out how to use Facebook, and called Bernie Sanders “comrade,” poking at his Democratic socialist status.
“And of course, Donald Trump, his main farce fodder at 2011’s event…”
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