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Trump to Speak at WHCD, Nelly Concert Sells $500K Tickets

4/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday and promise a speech with First Lady.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump’s attendance and noted speech-writing help from Steven Miller.
Journalists urged the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) to oppose Trump’s attacks on press, prompting HuffPost to boycott event.
Rapper Nelly will perform on April 24 at Executive Branch, Donald Trump Jr.’s club, with tickets starting at $500,000.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday and promise a speech with First Lady.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump’s attendance and noted speech-writing help from Steven Miller.
Journalists urged the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) to oppose Trump’s attacks on press, prompting HuffPost to boycott event.
Rapper Nelly will perform on April 24 at Executive Branch, Donald Trump Jr.’s club, with tickets starting at $500,000.