President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 24, an event originally set for April 25 but canceled due to an assassination attempt. During his hour-long speech, Trump expressed his delight at being present and acknowledged the press, though he also satirized them as a group with "Trump derangement syndrome." He humorously declared that many media organizations would be financially ruined after his presidency, specifically targeting CNN. In a jest, Trump announced his intention to run for a fourth term with a "Trump 2028" hat to demonstrate his care for the press. Despite his criticisms, he admitted to respecting many reporters and acknowledged a shared trauma with them from the canceled event. Trump also refuted the idea that former President Obama's 2011 roast prompted his presidential run, stating his desire to "make America great again" was the sole motivation. The White House Correspondents’ Association president, Weijia Jiang, affirmed their resolve against political violence and intimidation following the assassination attempt. The April dinner was disrupted by gunshots outside, leading to the evacuation of Trump and others, though no injuries were sustained. Enhanced security measures, including QR codes and ID checks, were implemented for the rescheduled event. The White House Correspondents' Association, founded to protect press freedom, awarded commendations to those who responded during the shooting incident.