President Donald Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on July 25, 2026, following an assassination attempt at the original event in April.

The dinner, held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel with heightened security, featured jokes about Nicki Minaj's 'twerking' during the April shooting incident.Trump praised his allies for their bravery and made light-hearted remarks about attendees, including Health Secretary Robert F.Kennedy Jr.and incoming WHCA president Jacqui Heinrich.The event highlighted improved security measures, such as a single entrance with metal detectors and QR code entry, following the April attack.Awards were presented to Secret Service agents and hotel staff for their roles in ensuring safety.Trump's speech balanced humor with political commentary, reflecting ongoing tensions between the administration and the media.The dinner underscored the resilience of press freedom amid heightened security concerns.