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Journalists Press Trump to Condemn Press Attacks, Attend WHCA Dinner

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Over 350 veteran journalists and media-advocacy groups signed a letter urging the WHCA to denounce President Donald Trump’s attacks on the press.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he will attend and speak at the WHCA dinner on April 25, 2026.
WHCA president Weijia Jiang said the dinner reinforces the First Amendment and will present journalism awards that include outlets President Trump has sued.

History

Historical Context

The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in New York Times Co. v. United States on June 30, 1971 rejected Nixon’s attempt to block the Pentagon Papers, cementing a heavy burden on the government to justify prior restraint. In April 2026, former President Donald Trump announced he would attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, prompting 350 journalists to demand his condemnation of ongoing attacks on the press.

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Story summary

Over 350 veteran journalists and media-advocacy groups signed a letter urging the WHCA to denounce President Donald Trump’s attacks on the press.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social he will attend and speak at the WHCA dinner on April 25, 2026.
WHCA president Weijia Jiang said the dinner reinforces the First Amendment and will present journalism awards that include outlets President Trump has sued.

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