The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is back this Friday, security tighter and guest list smaller after April’s chaos. President Trump, confirmed to attend, plans to deliver “rather nasty” remarks he’s been preparing — cryptically calling it a “HOT ticket.” New awards honor Secret Service agent Victor Gonzales, who bravely rushed into danger, and the Washington Hilton staff. But critics argue the event’s timing and tone undermine press integrity, especially as Trump continues to pressure outlets. A coalition of press freedom advocates even urged the association to condemn the administration’s attacks on democracy — raising the question: Can the dinner still be a celebration of free speech when it’s hosted by the very man who’s been its fiercest critic?
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