Watch Live: Trump at Redo of WHCA Dinner, Lists of Performers and Guests
Summary
President Donald Trump will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on Friday at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington. The event was originally stopped in April due to a shooting and security threat, but will now proceed with stronger security and a new entertainment format.Key Facts
- The original WHCA dinner in April ended early after a gunman entered the venue and caused an evacuation.
- The gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, faces multiple charges, including attempted assassination, and pleaded not guilty.
- The rescheduled dinner takes place at the Waldorf Astoria instead of the Washington Hilton.
- President Trump and many senior administration officials are expected to attend the event.
- The featured entertainer this year is mentalist Oz Pearlman, rather than the usual comedian.
- Some high-profile officials like First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will miss the event.
- The WHCA aims to highlight press freedom and journalism despite the previous violence.
- The event will be broadcast live on C-SPAN starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
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