US President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner press gala, using the platform to lash out at 'fake news' and joke about running for a third presidential term in 2028.
The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner press gala was originally convened, but was brought to an abrupt halt by an alleged assassination attempt. The event was rescheduled.
Donald Trump joked about running for a third presidential term in 2028, a bid that is barred under the US Constitution.
During the reconvened gala, Donald Trump criticized 'fake news' media, according to reports. The president's comments on a 2028 candidacy are seen as a jest, as a third presidential term is prohibited by the US Constitution.
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During the rescheduled event, US President Donald Trump wore a 'Donald Trump 2028' hat and delivered an at-times rambling speech. While some sources identify the function as the White House correspondents' dinner, this detail remains disputed.
During the rescheduled gala, US President Donald Trump condemned political violence, stating, "we do not yield to political violence." The President, who wore a 'Donald Trump 2028' hat, engaged in a series of controversial exchanges, including attacking CNN reporter Kaitlin Collins and making a remark about a "gay dictator" that received a muted audience response. Additionally, the event noted the wounding of a Secret Service agent during the initial shooting, while US President Donald Trump's repeated praise of Paramount chair David Ellison may complicate the company's ongoing antitrust legal challenges.
US President Donald Trump used the rescheduled gala to condemn the political violence that caused the postponement, stating, "we do not yield to political violence." During the hour-long speech, which featured jokes about his appearance and comments on the press, President Donald Trump also wore a 'Donald Trump 2028' hat and criticized specific journalists from CNN and other outlets. Additionally, it was revealed that a Secret Service agent sustained injuries during the initial shooting incident.
During the rescheduled gala, US President Donald Trump condemned the political violence that caused the original postponement, stating that the nation settles differences 'not with bullets'. Wearing a 'Donald Trump 2028' hat, President Donald Trump delivered an hour-long speech in which he criticized various media figures and outlets, prompting a public defense from CNN. Additionally, the event noted the participation of a Secret Service agent wounded in the prior shooting, while President Donald Trump's remarks regarding a 'gay dictator' received a muted audience response.
US President Donald Trump used the rescheduled gala to condemn political violence, declaring that the country settles differences with words rather than bullets. During the event, which marked his first attendance as president, he wore a 'Donald Trump 2028' hat and delivered a speech lasting over an hour that included targeted criticism of several media figures and jokes about a 'gay dictator.' While he congratulated award-winning reporters, the event also saw reports of a Secret Service agent having been wounded during the initial shooting incident.
