We have a free press so that we can be nice to Republicans at fancy dinners,” Ruffin joked after being cut from the journalism-focused event.

In a letter, first made public by CNN analyst Brian Stelter, Daniels said the WHCA board voted unanimously to abandon a comedic headlining act entirely, which he asserted was to “ensure the focus is not on the politics of division.”

Amber Ruffin joked she has learned the importance of being "fair to both sides" after being dropped from the White House Correspondents' Dinner.