Ruffin had been a target of criticism from the White House, though the WHCA says it will focus the event on recognizing "journalistic excellence."

Amber Ruffin is no longer hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 26. Did another comedian more in line with this administration replace her for the gig? Matt Rife? Tony Hinchcliffe? In a surprising turn of events,

The White House Correspondents’ Association has dropped comedian Amber Ruffin as the headliner for this year’s annual fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C., one day after she criticized President Donald Trump ’s administration on a podcast. The decision came Saturday in a letter to members by the association’s president.