The White House Correspondents’ Association has announced the rescheduling of its annual dinner following a shooting incident in April. The new event is set to take place on July 24th in Washington, D.C., with significantly bolstered security measures.

Enhanced Security and Intimate Gathering

Association president Weijia Jiang emphasized that the decision to hold another dinner was made after careful consideration and input from members. The upcoming event will feature enhanced safety measures and new access procedures to ensure the safety of all attendees. The dinner aims to be a more intimate gathering, with funds raised to cover costs for members who initially purchased tickets. Additionally, financial support will be offered to scholarship winners traveling back to Washington for recognition.

In the wake of the April incident, where a gunman opened fire near the Washington Hilton, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials were swiftly evacuated. The chaos saw journalists and VIPs taking cover under tables. Jiang stated that the July dinner would serve as a statement against violence and a testament to the resilience of a free press.

Uncertain Attendance by President Trump

While President Trump had expressed interest in attending a second dinner, it remains unclear whether he will be present. CNN has reached out to the White House for comment, but no details have been confirmed regarding the programming or attendees. Jiang assured that specifics would be communicated directly with those attending.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.