Ο πράκτορας είναι καλά στην υγεία του Όλοι οι ομοσπονδιακοί αξιωματούχοι, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του Τραμπ, ήταν ασφαλείς Ο δράστης υπό κράτηση
Trump after the incident, April 25, 2026 REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Trump’s appearance at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner marks his first time attending the event as president.
He boycotted the event at the Washington Hilton throughout his first term and again in 2025.
His attendance follows years of open hostility toward major news organizations, including lawsuits, accusations of “fake news” and restrictions on press access during his administration.
For supporters, Trump’s attendance signaled engagement with a press corps he often criticizes.
For detractors, it underscored enduring tensions between the president and journalists covering his administration.
The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner has long served as a symbol of the uneasy but enduring relationship between the U.S. presidency and the press.
Founded in 1921, the annual black‑tie event brings together journalists, top government officials and civic figures.
Sitting presidents have traditionally attended at least once during their terms, sometimes delivering good‑natured remarks at their own expense.
Beyond the celebrity and satire, the dinner has historically been used to raise scholarship funds and spotlight press freedom.
Trump arrives for the press briefing, April 25, 2026 REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Trump said he did not think the incident was tied to the war in Iran based on information so far, but he added that his actions toward Tehran could have made him a target and that he would not be deterred.
"When you do things like that, you become a target. If I wasn't doing that, I guess I'd be a lot less of a target, but I'm honored to be," he told reporters at the White House.
"It's not going to deter me from winning the war in Iran. I don't know if that had anything to do with it, I really don't think so based on what we know."
Δεν υπάρχουν σχόλια :
Δημοσίευση σχολίου