Trump has refused to attend the dinner throughout his tenure in office, instead counter-programming the annual celebration of journalism with political rallies in swing states he captured in the 2016 election. Last year, the president ordered administration officials to boycott the dinner.

Jonathan Karl, association president and ABC News' chief White House correspondent, praised both Thompson and Minhaj as "two of the most engaged and engaging entertainers in America" in a statement Tuesday.

"I'm thrilled they'll help us celebrate the role of a free press in our democracy," Karl said. "We’re looking forward to a lively evening honoring the most important political journalism of the past year."

Minhaj performed at the dinner in 2017, just three months after Trump’s inauguration, and ripped the president as the “liar in chief” who “can't take a joke.” He also mocked White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, press secretary Sean Spicer and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, all of whom have since departed the administration.