Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after April attack
Summary
President Donald Trump is expected to attend a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner after April's event was stopped due to a gunman being shot by the Secret Service. The new dinner will have heightened security, awards for bravery, and a similar program to the original event.Key Facts
- The original White House Correspondents' Dinner in April was interrupted by an armed attacker outside the venue.
- The Secret Service stopped the gunman by opening fire, preventing harm to attendees.
- President Trump will speak at the makeup dinner held at a different hotel in Washington, D.C.
- Security measures are stricter, including QR-coded tickets and government IDs for entry.
- The Secret Service warned that threat levels have increased by about 40% compared to last year.
- An award will be given to a Secret Service officer who was hit but protected by his vest during the April incident.
- The event size will be smaller but the program will closely resemble the original dinner.
- The White House Correspondents' Association worked closely with the Secret Service and a private security firm to ensure guest safety.
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