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July 22, 2026
Trump to Speak at Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner Following Security Incident
- President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which will take place at the Waldorf Astoria.
- First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend due to prior commitments.
- The White House Correspondents’ Association emphasizes the event's significance as a statement against violence and intimidation of the press.
2 Sources
- Not a ‘redo’: Secret Service prepares for second press dinner after attackJul 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM · CNN
- FIRST ON FOX: White House reveals who’s joining Trump at correspondents’ dinner — and who can’t attendJul 23, 2026 at 2:33 PM · Fox News