Former President Donald Trump addressed the Washington Correspondents Association dinner on Monday, a gathering that was rescheduled after a gunman attacked the banquet three months earlier. In his remarks, Trump directed scorn at the media and made a brief reference to the possibility of running for a third term, according to a report from The Times of Israel.
The speech was described by the Washington Post as "insult‑laden" and generated a largely stunned silence from the audience. The Guardian added that Trump’s address included a mix of insults, potshots at journalists and a single quip suggesting a third presidential term. Trump’s appearance followed a recent incident in which he reportedly switched flights in Turkey over a credible threat from Iranian proxies, as noted by The Times of Israel.
The dinner has long served as a venue for politicians and journalists to interact, and Trump's comments come amid ongoing speculation about a possible return to the White House. His remarks highlight his continued engagement with political affairs and his criticism of the press.