Donald Trump addresses Washington journalists at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, adopting a milder tone following a recent assassination attempt.
US President Donald Trump addressed journalists at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, marking a return to the traditional media event. Speaking to the press corps, Trump stated that he had originally planned a harsher speech but chose a milder tone following an assassination attempt three months prior. During his remarks, Trump told attendees, "I see many people I like - and some not at all - but I respect you all," while calling to reject political violence.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the address as unifying yet uncompromising. However, reports indicated that Trump's jokes met a subdued reaction from the audience, with few attendees laughing. Trump concluded by announcing his intention to return to the dinner next year.
Sources: FAZ, NOS
How outlets assessed this
- Jul 25, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
- FAZ Critical Emphasized Trump's customary insults and highlighted that the audience did not laugh at his jokes.
- NOS Neutral Focused on Trump's statement that he moderated his speech following a previous assassination attempt.