Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
Summary
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, originally planned for April 25, was postponed after a gunman attacked security at the event. President Donald Trump and other officials were evacuated safely, and the dinner will now take place on July 24.Key Facts
- The event was delayed due to an attempted attack by Thomas Cole Allen at the security checkpoint.
- Gunfire was exchanged; both the suspect and a security officer were injured but not seriously.
- President Donald Trump and his wife Melania were evacuated by the Secret Service.
- The White House Correspondents’ Association confirmed the dinner will be held on July 24.
- Trump accepted the invitation and hinted he might use the same speech planned for the original date.
- The dinner typically features politicians and reporters and has been a target of Trump's criticism of the media.
- This year’s event will not have a comedian; instead, a mentalist named Oz Pearlman will perform.
- President Trump has suggested building a White House ballroom to improve security for future events.
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