Trump reveals location of Correspondents’ Dinner and if he’ll attend

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.During the event in April, a gunman opened fire near the hotel’s security screening area, injuring one agent and forcing guests to take cover while Secret Service agents escorted Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other Cabinet officials to safety.WHCD President Weijia Jiang announced Tuesday that the dinner has been rescheduled for July 24, stating the association's resolve not to let an act of violence have the last word, especially during a year reflecting on America's 250th anniversary. The rescheduled event will feature significantly enhanced security measures and new access procedures, with Jiang noting it will be a more intimate gathering.Trump confirmed his attendance later on Truth Social, writing, “In a sign of strength and fortitude, it was just announced that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which violently ended rather abruptly on April 25th, will be rescheduled to July 24th. This announcement is a very good thing in that we cannot allow lunatics to change our way of life, or even its scheduling.”He continued, “I was asked to be there, and speak, by Weijia Jiang, President of The White House Correspondents’ Association, and have accepted. I don’t know whether or not I will give the same rather nasty statements, at least as it concerns certain people, but we will soon find out. In any event, it will be a ‘HOT’ ticket! Interestingly, the location will be The Waldorf Astoria, on Pennsylvania Avenue, a Building and Ballroom that I built.”In fullTrump says he will attend new White House Correspondents’ dinner after shooting ended last eventThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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