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Trump delivers rare praise to media after White House shooting at press dinner
International
Published on 26 April 2026
Evacuation chaos ended with a rare compliment from Trump
After a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, President Donald Trump commended media for their “responsible” coverage. The event was evacuated amid suspected gunshots and is set to be rescheduled within 30 days. Trump also used the moment to stress free speech and unity, pointing to people from different political sides coming together despite the chaos.
- Trump praised the media for responsible reporting after the incident
- The press dinner was evacuated due to suspected gunshots
- The event will be rescheduled within 30 days
- Trump emphasized free speech and political unity
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