Trump Shifts Tone at Rescheduled Dinner | Canada News

The White House Correspondents Dinner returned with a defiant tone after being rescheduled following a deadly April shooting, as President Trump pivoted from his planned fiery speech to a more mixed message, calling attendees victims of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” The event honored Secret Service agent Victor Gonzales, who survived gunfire thanks to his vest, and recognized the Washington Hilton staff for their response. Yet controversy lingered — critics questioned whether the dinner should have proceeded at all, arguing it risks eroding public trust in the press, especially amid escalating tensions and the administration’s efforts to pressure news outlets. Press freedom advocates even urged organizers to speak out against these threats to democracy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6bd6a4cccaeb8397