Actor Alan Ritchson, star of the series 'Reacher', called President Donald Trump a 'bitch' and a 'fucking rapist' during a recent podcast appearance. The White House quickly moved to defend Trump following the comments. Meanwhile, Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he made jokes about the press. The event was held to celebrate press freedom, after the previous dinner had been cancelled due to a shooting in April. The two incidents highlight contrasting recent news involving the president: one of public criticism from a celebrity, and another of a traditional political event where he poked fun at journalists. The White House did not provide further details on the actor's remarks beyond the defense. The dinner proceeded without major incident, focusing on the role of a free press.