White House Correspondents' Dinner stories

Jun 2, 2026

White House Correspondents' Dinner Rescheduled for July 24 After April Shooting

The White House Correspondents' Association announced the annual dinner will be held July 24, nearly three months after the April event was canceled when shots were fired at the venue. Trump said he will attend.

Jun 2, 20265 sources

Apr 25, 2026

Armed Man Opens Fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump Evacuated

Armed man Cole Tomas Allen rushed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, firing shots outside the ballroom where Trump, Vance, and hundreds of journalists were attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Trump and cabinet members were safely evacuated; one Secret Service agent was struck but protected by a bulletproof vest.

Apr 25, 20263 sources

Top claims

▪The White House Correspondents' Association has raised funds since the April 25, 2026 shooting to ensure that members who purchased tickets for the April event will not have to pay to attend the July 24, 2026 rescheduled dinner
▪President Donald Trump said he will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24, 2026 and deliver remarks
▪The White House Correspondents' Association stated that the April 25, 2026 shooting clarified the organization's mission to advocate for the freedoms protected in the First Amendment

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

J.D. Vance1 Presidential security1 Terrorism & counterterrorism1 Trump administration1

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