Mentalist Oz Pearlman to Headline White House Correspondents Dinner 2026

Mentalist Oz Pearlman will be heading up the White House Correspondents Dinner this year.

If you don’t know, the event is a yearly dinner attended by the White House press corps and politicians, especially those in the White House.

“I am thrilled to be the featured entertainer at this year’s WHCA dinner and join the ranks of Frank Sinatra, Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien, among many other legends. This is a rare opportunity to gather so many accomplished, perceptive people in one place and invite them to share moments of wonder, surprise and awe,” Oz said.

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CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang, president of the association, said in a statement, “As the world’s most celebrated mentalist, Oz Pearlman will offer a fascinating glimpse into what’s truly on the minds of Washington’s newsmakers. We look forward to an exciting, fresh, and interactive evening as we celebrate the First Amendment and Washington news coverage together.”

Donald Trump has repeatedly opted not to attend the WHCD during his years as President. In 2017, he publicly slammed it. It’s unclear if he will attend the 2026 function.