"In honor of our Nation's 250th Birthday, and the fact that these 'Correspondents' now admit that I am truly one of the Greatest Presidents in the History of our Country, the G.O.A.T., according to many, it will be my Honor to accept their invitation, and work to make it the GREATEST, HOTTEST, and MOST SPECTACULAR DINNER, OF ANY KIND, EVER!"
"The dinner has long served as a symbol of the vital and irreplaceable role of a free press in American democracy and a celebration of the First Amendment and the journalists who uphold it."
"President Trump's systematic, sustained and unprecedented attacks on the free press ... render his presence at such an event a profound contradiction of its purpose."
"We look forward to an exciting, fresh, and interactive evening as we celebrate the First Amendment and Washington news coverage together."
Donald Trump announced his attendance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which he has not attended since 2016. Journalists expressed concern, stating his presence contradicts the event's purpose of celebrating a free press. They highlighted Trump's attacks on journalism as a significant issue. The dinner will be hosted by mentalist Oz Pearlman, and Trump is expected to have a 15-minute speaking slot, which traditionally involves humor and roasting, though his approach may differ from past speakers.
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