Trump attends rescheduled White House press dinner, attacks critics
Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington on July 24, delivering an hour-long speech that targeted journalists, politicians and celebrities.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington on Friday, July 24, using an hour-long address to mock political opponents, journalists and celebrities in the audience.
The event had been postponed after a shooting in April. Trump framed his appearance as a sign that the annual gathering could proceed despite the earlier disruption, according to Al Jazeera’s report on the dinner.
Variety, which also covered the event, described it as Trump’s first appearance at a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The entertainment publication reported that his remarks lasted just over an hour and included criticism of several journalists, politicians and public figures.
The dinner traditionally brings together members of the White House press corps, government officials and guests from media and entertainment. Presidents have often used the occasion for comedy and commentary on their relationship with the press, although participation has varied by administration.
Trump’s remarks continued his longstanding attacks on news organizations and individual reporters. The event’s rescheduling also placed attention on security around a prominent annual gathering involving senior officials and journalists.
Neither source report indicated a new policy announcement during the address. The principal development was Trump’s attendance at the rescheduled dinner and the confrontational tone of his speech.
