April 27, 2026 8:36 AM

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US President Donald Trump calls for White House Correspondents’ Dinner to be held again within 30 days

US President Donald Trump has called for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to be held again within 30 days, insisting that a crazy person should not be allowed to disrupt a long-standing event tied to press freedom. Speaking in an interview, Trump said he wanted the annual gathering rescheduled quickly with stronger safeguards.

The president said enhanced measures could ensure safety at a future event. The shooting unfolded late Saturday at a Washington hotel hosting more than 2,500 guests, including senior administration officials, lawmakers, diplomats and journalists. The suspect was quickly subdued by security personnel, and no fatalities were reported.