On Saturday, July 25, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was rescheduled after a shooting incident at the April dinner. The event returned under heightened security measures.

During his speech, Trump took jabs at some journalists and political rivals while highlighting his accomplishments. He also joked that RFK Jr. personally "ran over a cow" for the dinner. Trump acknowledged that "a lot was learned" from the previous shooting.

The Secret Service agent who confronted the gunman was honored at the dinner. The White House Correspondents’ Association president affirmed the group’s stance, stating, "we will not be intimidated."

In related political developments, South Carolina announced it will hold the first Democratic primary for the 2028 election, signaling the Democratic National Committee's effort to engage minority voters. Additionally, James Talarico unveiled a border policy plan for his Texas Senate bid, criticizing both parties for failing on the issue.

Trump also took questions on topics including Iran and a cyclosporiasis outbreak during the White House event.

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