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Trump to Attend White House Correspondents' Dinner After Boycott

3/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, his first appearance since his boycott.
Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, saying journalists now recognize him as a great president.
Trump has criticized the press as "fake news," which he cites as the reason for his absence since 2017.
WHCA President Weijia Jiang welcomed his participation and noted the dinner honors the First Amendment.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, his first appearance since his boycott.
Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, saying journalists now recognize him as a great president.
Trump has criticized the press as "fake news," which he cites as the reason for his absence since 2017.
WHCA President Weijia Jiang welcomed his participation and noted the dinner honors the First Amendment.