Published July 25th, 2026 - 09:54 GMT
ALBAWABA — Wearing a "Trump 2028" campaign-style hat and joking that he plans to run for a fourth term, U.S. President Donald Trump sparked new political debate during his appearance at the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner.Speaking to attendees, Trump said that he intended to run for president "for the fourth time," stating that he had "won three times" and would do so once more before characterizing his comments as "breaking news." Many people saw his remarks as a lighthearted allusion rather than an official political declaration.No one may be elected president more than twice, according to the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution. Although it is possible to amend the constitution, doing so would necessitate a lengthy legislative procedure that includes state ratification and congressional approval.Trump's comments, according to political observers, also reaffirmed his long-standing claim that he won the 2020 presidential election, even though official results showed Joe Biden as the victor. Election officials and U.S. courts have consistently dismissed their arguments.About three months after the organization's initial event—which Trump and members of his administration were supposed to attend—was canceled due to a shooting outside the Washington Hilton, the annual WHCA dinner took place.Police, members of the National Guard, and the U.S. Secret Service implemented a comprehensive security plan around the venue for the rescheduled dinner at the Waldorf Astoria.Trump stated at the beginning of his speech that "the show must go on," stressing that political disputes in the US should be settled amicably rather than violently. He also discussed a number of foreign policy matters, stating that although he thinks Tehran is not yet prepared to make a deal, he is still open to talks with Iran. Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, is anticipated to visit Washington in the next few days, Trump continued.Victor Gonzalez, a Secret Service officer who was hurt while responding to the gunfire outside the originally planned dinner and was credited with assisting in stopping the attacker, was also honored by attendance during the evening.A tradition that dates back more than a century, the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner honors the First Amendment's guarantees of press and speech freedom while raising money for scholarships for journalism students.
