Trump Insults Media, Flirts with Third Term at Rescheduled WH Dinner
On July 24-25, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered a combative, hour-long speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C. He insulted journalists by name, donned a "Trump 2028" cap, and joked about a third term despite constitutional limits. The event was postponed from April after a shooting incident at the original venue. Security was heightened at the Waldorf Astoria. The WHCA president emphasized resilience, while Trump mocked "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and "fake news."
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Trump Humiliated a Submissive Mainstream Media at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
The article analyzes President Donald Trump's speech at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD), held at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, formerly the Trump International Hotel. The author, Jeet Heer, describes the speech as racist, homophobic, vindictive, and unfunny, noting that journalists in the audience appeared indifferent. Trump bragged about his former ownership of the hotel, acknowledging it was packed mostly with Republicans, which the author argues demonstrates a guilty mind regarding constitutional emoluments prohibitions. The piece criticizes the WHCD as a backslapping affair that fosters elite impunity rather than accountability, citing a previous critique by Chris Lehmann. The dinner was a second edition after a failed assassination attempt interrupted the first in April. The article condemns both Trump's corruption and the media's complicity in attending the event.
Trump Humiliated a Submissive Mainstream Media at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
The article reports on the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, held at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC (formerly Trump International Hotel). President Trump delivered a lengthy, self-congratulatory speech that the author describes as racist, homophobic, vindictive, and unfunny. Trump reminisced about owning the hotel, noting it was 'packed mostly Republicans' who enriched him—an admission of corruption that journalists in attendance ignored. The author argues the dinner exemplifies elite impunity, where media cozy up to power rather than hold it accountable. The event was a rescheduled second edition after an assassination attempt interrupted the original April dinner. The piece criticizes the WHCD as a backslapping ritual that undermines journalistic integrity, citing a colleague's earlier call to abolish the event.
Trump Mocks Media, Flirts with Third Term at White House Correspondents' Dinner
At the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington on July 25, 2026, US President Donald Trump delivered a one-hour speech that alternated between mocking journalists, criticizing 'fake news,' and making conciliatory remarks. Trump repeatedly flirted with the idea of a third term, despite the US Constitution limiting presidents to two terms. He wore a red cap reading 'Trump 2028' and joked about running for a 'fourth term.' The audience, largely composed of journalists, responded with lukewarm applause and icy silence at times. The event was originally scheduled for April but was postponed after a shooting incident at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where a suspect was charged with attempted assassination of the president. The dinner took place under heightened security at the Waldorf Astoria, formerly Trump's Trump International Hotel. Trump also claimed journalists would be 'broke' after he leaves office.
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Trump Mocks Media, Flirts with Third Term at Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner
At the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington D.C. on July 25, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a one-hour speech mixing jokes, criticism of journalists, and conciliatory remarks. He mocked the media as suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' and complained about 'fake news,' while also expressing 'enormous respect' for journalists. Trump revived speculation about a third term, donning a red cap reading 'Trump 2028' and joking about a 'fourth term,' despite constitutional limits. The audience responded with icy silence and lukewarm reactions to his prepared jokes. The dinner was originally scheduled for April but was postponed after a gun incident at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where a suspect was charged with attempted assassination of the president. The event took place under heightened security at the Waldorf Astoria, formerly Trump's hotel. Secret Service head Sean Curran warned that threat levels for U.S. leaders are higher than ever.
Trump delivers rambling, insult-laden speech at rescheduled White House Correspondents' dinner
President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, delivering a rambling, hourlong speech that mixed humor with insults directed at journalists, public figures, and even his own speechwriters. Trump joked about a third presidential term, donned a 'Trump 2028' cap, and expressed pride in the Waldorf Astoria ballroom he built. The dinner was originally scheduled for April but postponed after a gunman incident. Security was tighter, with a smaller venue and single entrance. Awards were presented to journalists covering Trump's administration, including one for the Wall Street Journal's Epstein coverage, and to Secret Service agent Victor Gonzales for bravery during the April shooting. Outgoing WHCA president Weijia Jiang emphasized the press corps' resilience, stating they 'will not be intimidated.'
Trump says 'the show must go on' at rescheduled White House correspondents' dinner after shooting
President Donald Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24, 2026, three months after a shooting disrupted the original event in April. The dinner was held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington with heightened security, including ID checks, detection dogs, and armed officers. WHCA president Weijia Jiang declared, 'We will not be intimidated. We refuse to let an act of violence have the final word.' Trump entered to polite applause and sat through over an hour of awards presentations, including one for Secret Service agent Victor Gonzales, who was struck in his protective vest during the April shooting. Trump scrapped his planned 'rather nasty' remarks against the press, instead delivering a mix of comments, including calling the audience 'the largest group of Trump Derangement Syndrome people put together at one time.' The event was smaller than usual, with about 700 attendees, no red carpet, and no separate cocktail receptions.
Trump Insults Journalists by Name, Dons 'Trump 2028' Cap at Rescheduled Correspondents' Dinner
At the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington on July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered a combative speech that stunned the audience. After joking about running for president again and pulling out a red 'Trump 2028' cap, he launched into a series of personal attacks. He insulted numerous journalists by name, including Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Jake Tapper, and Don Lemon, and derided the room as suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' He also attacked Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker, Representative Ilhan Omar, and former Governor Chris Christie. The event had been postponed from April after a security incident involving an armed man. Trump's speech broke with tradition, as he avoided self-deprecating humor and instead adopted a campaign-style tone, prompting stunned reactions from the audience.