EPISODE · Mar 30, 2025 · 44 MIN
Trey’s Table Episode 277: Fear of Black Comedy
from Trey's Table · host Trey Smith
🔥 Since when did the White House Correspondents' Dinner get scared of jokes? The WHCA just UNINVITED Emmy-nominated comedian Amber Ruffin after pressure from Trump allies. On Ep. [X] of #TreysTable, we expose: 🎤 **Why Ruffin’s silencing matters** • 1st Black woman writer in late-night TV history • Creator of viral segments blending humor + civil rights history • The latest Black woman voice deemed "too controversial" 🍽️ **WHCD’s hypocrisy** ✅ 2018: Michelle Wolf roasts Trump’s team ✅ 2006: Stephen Colbert eviscerates Bush 🚫 2024: Ruffin banned for milder Trump jokes 💡 **The bigger picture** This isn’t about comedy—it’s about who’s *allowed* to critique power in 2024. 🎧 Tap the link in bio to hear the full breakdown. Then tell me: **Should the WHCA reinstate her?
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