WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump is set to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on July 24, returning after the event was abruptly canceled earlier this year due to an assassination attempt against him.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a July 23 press briefing that the president’s attendance will honor free speech and the importance of the First Amendment.
“The president looks forward to finishing what he started before a despicable assassination attempt derailed the original event back in April,” she said.
“I encourage everyone watching tomorrow night to tune in for what promises to be a very entertaining and memorable evening.”…