President Trump Delivers Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner Speech Amidst Media Tensions
President Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday night. The event, which was postponed from April due to an assassination attempt, took place at the Waldorf Astoria. During the address, President Trump praised the Secret Service and denounced political violence, while also taking potshots at various journalists and political figures. He notably criticized CNN's Kaitlan Collins and made several jokes about public figures' weight and intellect. While some of his remarks were described as "vicious," the administration announced the speech was intended to be a mix of humor and insults. President Trump also acknowledged the possibility of a third presidential term, jokingly stating that the third time would be better. The dinner served as a platform for the Trump administration to interact with a lot of the media outlets he has pressured through lawsuits and regulatory actions. Despite some jokes falling flat, President Trump concluded by expressing his respect for the profession of journalism.