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Trump jokes about third term at press dinner
Firstpost··26 Jul
President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner on July 24 after an April shooting postponed the event. He joked a third term would be even better, then said he was only kidding. He thanked comedian Victor Gonzales and needled critical press awards. The appearance marked a return to a tradition he often skipped during his first term.
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What It Means For You
- US political observers saw Trump re-engage with a press tradition he often avoided.
- Third-term jokes, even as humor, echo talking points from rally speeches.
- Journalists covered a dinner delayed after April shooting violence.
What's Happening
- Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner on July 24.
- He joked about a third term, then said he was only kidding.
- He thanked Victor Gonzales and needled critical press awards.
The Correspondents Dinner Tradition
- Trump skipped several correspondents dinners during his first presidency.
- The April shooting delayed a gala usually held in spring.
- Third-term talk has appeared at rallies despite constitutional limits.
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