Trump to attend rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in July
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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will attend and speak at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in July, after the spring event was cut short when a gunman ran through a security checkpoint. Trump stated in a Truth Social post that he was asked to attend by Weijia Jiang, president of the association, and accepted. Jiang said the rescheduled dinner will take place July 24 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington. The annual event was disrupted in April when a man ran through a security checkpoint outside the dinner, armed with guns and knives, according to officials. A suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, has pleaded not guilty to four counts, including attempting to assassinate Trump. Jiang said the association decided to reschedule after thoughtful consideration and input from members, and that the dinner will be a more intimate gathering.
What’s reported
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will attend and speak at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in July.
Trump said he was asked by Weijia Jiang, president of the association, and accepted.
The rescheduled dinner will take place July 24 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington.
The April event was cut short when a gunman ran through a security checkpoint, armed with guns and knives.
Suspect Cole Tomas Allen has pleaded not guilty to four counts, including attempting to assassinate Trump.
Jiang said the board decided to reschedule after thoughtful consideration and input from members.
Members who bought tickets for the April dinner can attend the rescheduled program free.
Jiang said the dinner will be a more intimate gathering and a statement that violence has no place in American life.
Key figures
President Donald Trump
Weijia Jiang, President of the White House Correspondents’ Association
Cole Tomas Allen, suspect
Sources: NBC News
