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Trump derides media, touts $600 M ballroom at dinner

7/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump attended the July 24, 2026 Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, a WHCA event after the April shooting.
He thanked law-enforcement, called the April attack an assault on democracy, and derided CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and Wall Street Journal as ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome.’
He promoted a $600 million White House ballroom, wore a ‘Trump 2028’ hat and said Justice Department withdrew New York Times subpoenas, promising to return in 2027.

History

Historical Context

Watergate started with the June 17 1972 DNC break-in, led to televised Senate hearings in May 1973 and the October 20 1973 “Saturday Night Massacre.” Congressional impeachment inquiries began in October 1973, produced three articles in July 1974 and forced Nixon’s resignation on August 9 1974. The episode’s media-driven accountability now frames criticism of Trump’s attacks on the press.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump attended the July 24, 2026 Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, a WHCA event after the April shooting.
He thanked law-enforcement, called the April attack an assault on democracy, and derided CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and Wall Street Journal as ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome.’
He promoted a $600 million White House ballroom, wore a ‘Trump 2028’ hat and said Justice Department withdrew New York Times subpoenas, promising to return in 2027.

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