Trump made a bold return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stepping in after a deadly attack forced the event’s cancellation — this time seated without Melania, alongside press leaders and his own team. Held in a more secure, intimate setting at the Waldorf Astoria, the evening promised a mix of levity and sharp political barbs, with Trump teasing a “HOT” speech. Two special honors stood out: one for a Secret Service agent wounded in the attack, and another for the Washington Hilton staff who hosted the original event. Amid rising tensions with the press, the WHCA stood firm — refusing to let violence silence their annual tradition, especially during a pivotal year for the nation.

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