President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, which was initially disrupted by gunfire three months ago. Trump’s speech lasted over an hour and included both unifying and critical remarks towards his political opponents and the press.
Trump’s Remarks
Trump began his speech by reflecting on the previous event that was disrupted by gunfire. He commended Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales, who was shot during the incident, for his bravery. Trump also praised the work of the White House press corps, stating that he has tremendous respect for the people in the room.
However, Trump also criticized some reporters by name and attacked his frequent Democratic targets, including former President Joe Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. At the end of his speech, Trump jokingly announced his intention to run for another term, donning a ‘Trump 2028’ hat.
Security Measures
The rescheduled dinner took place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C., with increased security measures in place. The Secret Service had an advance team at the site and implemented a robust security plan to ensure the safety of attendees.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
