President Trump to Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Attempted Assassination
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The White House confirmed President Donald Trump will bravely attend the postponed White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, now at the Waldorf Astoria, with robust security following the shocking April shooting at the Washington Hilton.
President Donald Trump is set to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday night, the White House announced on Thursday. The event, originally disrupted in April when a dangerous gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton, will now be held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, demonstrating the president’s unwavering commitment to his duties despite threats from violent extremists.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the president looks forward to completing the program that was halted by the 'assassination attempt' in April. The shooter, Cole Allen, now faces serious charges including attempted assassination of the president and assault on a federal officer. Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales, who was wounded, heroically continued to respond to the threat, showcasing the dedication and bravery of law enforcement in protecting our nation’s leaders.
Secret Service Director Sean Curran reported that security preparations for the Friday dinner are underway, with an advance team thoroughly assessing the new venue to ensure the president’s safety. The White House Correspondents' Association will present a President's Award for Exceptional Service to Officer Gonzales and the Washington Hilton staff, honoring their courage and decisive action during the attack.
Weijia Jiang, president of the WHCA, said the award recognizes the officer’s 'courage' and the hotel staff’s 'professionalism and commitment to service.' The dinner will also feature the previously scheduled entertainment by mentalist Oz Pearlman, as the association aims to complete the program that was interrupted by the left-wing violence in April.