The story so far
Rescheduled WHCA Dinner
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 2h ago
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, postponed after an April shooting, was held on July 24, 2026. Trump attended and spoke, making jokes and jibes. Melania Trump skipped due to threats. Secret Service noted high threat levels. Several viral moments emerged.
How it unfolded
10h ago
Trump announces Netanyahu US visit next week
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Trump drinks Diet Coke from wine glass
10h ago
Trump jokes about third term, wears '2028' cap
1d ago
Secret Service warns threat level 'off the charts'
1d ago
Melania Trump to skip due to threats
1d ago
Rescheduled dinner held with heightened security
25 Apr 2026
Original dinner canceled after shooting
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →'Finish the job': Trump returns to White House press dinner 3 months after shooting incident
Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his evacuation.
Trump is set to give the speech he was prevented from delivering in April when gunshots were fired at the Washington Hilton.
The dinner was called off in April after gunshots were fired, and security was heightened for the event.
Cole Allen, 31, of California has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.
Earlier · 20h ago
Full story →Melania Trump to skip WH correspondents' dinner
Melania Trump will skip the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 24 due to threats against her family.
The dinner was originally canceled after a shooting incident involving an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the Washington Hilton.
JD Vance will also miss the dinner as he recently welcomed his fourth child with his wife Usha.
White House Correspondents' Association President Weijia Jiang said the event will be a more intimate gathering and a statement against violence.
Threats against the Trump family include billboards in Iran depicting Melania, Ivanka, and Barron Trump with the word 'kil'.
Earlier · 17h ago
Full story →Trump Returns To White House Press Dinner 3 Months After Attack Halted Gala
Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner months after an attack halted the April gala.
The April 25 event was called off when a man tried to force through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun outside the ballroom.
Trump and cabinet members were taking their seats when the attack occurred.