President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on July 25, 2026, delivering a speech that lasted over an hour. During his remarks, Trump praised some journalists while criticizing others, made jokes about various public figures, and referenced a previous speech he had prepared before the event was postponed due to a violent incident. He assured attendees that he had toned down some of his comments for this occasion.
Trump's speech included humor and insults directed at individuals such as Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, and Barack Obama. He also expressed pride in the venue, the Waldorf Astoria hotel, which he previously owned. The event featured heightened security measures and a smaller audience of about 700 people. Trump concluded his speech by joking about the possibility of a third presidential term, stating, "Just like my presidency, the second time is always better," before revealing a cap that read "Trump 2028."
The dinner also included awards presented to journalists and a Secret Service agent who responded to the April incident. The event's atmosphere was marked by a mix of humor and tension, reflecting Trump's complex relationship with the media.