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Trump Addresses WHCD as Journalists Demand Subpoena Condemnation

7/25/2026

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President Donald Trump spoke at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 25, 2026.
The dinner moved to a Waldorf Astoria ballroom, capped attendance at about 680 and used QR-code tickets.
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) honored Officer Victor Gonzales, gave journalism awards and scholarships, and featured mentalist Oz Pearlman.
Journalists sent a letter urging the WHCA to condemn subpoenas of New York Times reporters and threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses.

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President Donald Trump spoke at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 25, 2026.
The dinner moved to a Waldorf Astoria ballroom, capped attendance at about 680 and used QR-code tickets.
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) honored Officer Victor Gonzales, gave journalism awards and scholarships, and featured mentalist Oz Pearlman.
Journalists sent a letter urging the WHCA to condemn subpoenas of New York Times reporters and threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses.