Trump Set to Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner as President, Reviving a Divisive Tradition

Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president, marking a return to a long-running but controversial tradition that critics say blurs the line between the government and the press. The event’s format is being revised this year with no comedian, while journalist groups urge a firm defense of press freedom amid Trump’s history of attacks on the media and earlier refusals to attend. The dinner remains a focal point in debates over press access, independence, and how to handle political satire in a polarized era.