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White House Correspondents' Dinner Rescheduled for July After Trump Assassination Attempt

02 June 2026 10:05

The White House Correspondents' Dinner, originally interrupted by an assassination attempt on President Trump, has been rescheduled for July 24 with enhanced security. - The event was disrupted on April 25 at the Washington Hilton when gunshots were fired.

- President Trump and other officials were evacuated by Secret Service. - WHCA President Weijia Jiang announced the new date, vowing not to let violence have the last word.

- Fox News reports significantly enhanced security measures will be in place. The WHCA emphasized that safety is a top priority for the rescheduled event.

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