Trump to Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner in July

President Donald Trump announced on June 2, 2026, that he will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on July 24, 2026. The event was originally scheduled for April but was interrupted by an incident involving a gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, who allegedly attempted to breach security while armed. Allen has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including attempting to assassinate Trump. Weijia Jiang, President of the White House Correspondents’ Association, confirmed the new date and location at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C. Jiang emphasized the importance of resilience in the face of violence and noted that the association has raised funds to allow ticket holders from the original event to attend for free. She also mentioned that the dinner would serve as a statement against violence and intimidation of the press.