President Donald Trump delivers a rambling, humor-filled speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria, following a postponement caused by a gunman's assassination attempt in April. The administration announced the rescheduled event would feature a smaller venue and tighter security to accommodate the press corps. During his hour-long remarks, President Donald Trump balanced humor with sharp critiques of the media. He praised the profession while simultaneously taking potshots at various journalists, including Kaitlan Collins of CNN and reporters from The Wall Street Journal. The president also joked about his own speechwriters, the Iran war, and the possibility of a third term, eventually donning a "Trump 2028" hat to signal his intent to run again. While some critics found the speech rambling or "boring," the president managed to find common ground with the press. He expressed respect for the journalists' role in democracy, even as he mocked "fake news" and the "Trump Derangement Syndrome" of his critics. The evening concluded with a promise to return next year, provided the media remains cooperative.

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