5 standout moments from Trump’s fiery WHCA dinner speech - The Hill

What the report says

The Hill reported that President Trump addressed a makeup White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., after the original April event was disrupted by an assassination attempt. It was Trump’s first WHCA dinner speech as president, and his remarks combined thanks to security personnel with attacks and jokes aimed at the press, political opponents and himself.

The evening opened with recognition for the U.S. Secret Service, law enforcement and hotel staff who responded to the April 24 incident. WHCA President Weijia Jiang honored Secret Service Officer Victor Gonzales with the association’s President’s Award for Exceptional Service, saying Gonzales confronted the attacker and continued responding after being struck in his protective vest. Trump also praised Gonzales and the Secret Service for protecting guests and his family.

A major visual moment came when Trump displayed a red “Trump 2028” hat while joking about running for another term. The Hill noted that he framed the idea as a gag during the speech, but the moment revived discussion around his past comments about remaining in office beyond the current term, even as he has also said he would follow the Constitution.

The dinner also highlighted Trump’s strained relationship with the media. The Wall Street Journal received the Katharine Graham Award for Courage and Accountability for Epstein-related reporting that Trump has disputed in a defamation lawsuit. Trump applauded the reporters after a brief awkward exchange. The Hill said some of Trump’s jokes landed with the room, especially self-deprecating lines, while others targeting political figures drew limited reaction.