Trump to speak at rescheduled White House dinner

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday, July 24, 2026, nearly three months after a shooting forced the abrupt cancellation of the original event. The dinner, a black-tie fundraiser for journalism scholarships, will be held under heightened security at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C., a smaller venue than the Washington Hilton where the April incident occurred.

The original dinner on April 25 was called off after a gunman, identified as Cole Allen, breached a security checkpoint outside the Hilton ballroom. Allen fired a shotgun, striking Secret Service Officer Victor Gonzales in his protective vest. Gonzales, who survived and is credited with helping stop the attack, will be honored at Friday's event, along with staff from the Washington Hilton who assisted guests. Allen has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to assassinate the president.

In response to the April attack, security for the rescheduled dinner has been significantly increased. Secret Service Director Sean Curran stated that a comprehensive security plan is in place, with the venue secured by an advance team. Curran...