President Trump Ribs Staff, Press, Family and others at Gridiron Dinner

WASHINGTON— President Trump played the role of comedian-in-chief at the annual Gridiron Dinner Saturday night, serving up jokes about his attorney general, his son-in-law, even his wife and others.

President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, waves to members of the media as they arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Saturday, March 3, 2018 to board Marine One for a short trip to the White House. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

“So many people have been leaving the White House. It’s invigorating since you want turnover,” Trump quipped.

“I like chaos. It really is good. Who’s going to be the next to leave — (aide) Steve Miller or Melania?”

Trump took several digs at himself and the press in his first appearance at the white-tie Washington dinner where reporters don wigs and costumes to poke fun at the politicians they cover.

The President relishes attacking the press but his most searing quips targeted his administration and his family.

Trump needled his embattled son-in-law Jared Kushner who was stripped of his top secret security clearance last week.

President Donald Trump says he thinks it's great that China's president now holds that office for life and muses that maybe the U.S. will do the same someday.

Trump's remarks were met with laughter and applause during a luncheon for Republican donors Saturday at his South Florida estate. CNN said it obtained a recording of the remarks.

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently consolidated power. Trump told the gathering: "He's now president for life. President for life. And he's great." Trump added, "I think it's great. Maybe we'll give that a shot someday."

Trump criticized his Democratic presidential opponent Hillary Clinton, repeated his view about "a rigged system," and called the Iraq invasion "the single worst decision ever made." He referred to former President George W. Bush as "another real genius."