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April 20, 2026
Journalists Call for Unity Against Trump at Correspondents' Dinner
- Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president, raising concerns about his potential remarks against the press.
- More than 250 veteran journalists have signed a petition criticizing Trump's attendance as contradictory to the dinner's purpose of celebrating press freedom.
- Despite some boycotts, the event is sold out, reflecting ongoing interest and tension surrounding Trump's relationship with the media.
3 Sources
- Journalists urge White House reporters to band together and confront Trump at Correspondents’ dinnerApr 20, 2026 at 9:12 PM · Independent
- Trump’s correspondents’ dinner appearance sparks protests and petitionApr 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM · Independent
- Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacksApr 24, 2026 at 11:34 AM · CNN