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Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 6 min read
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President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner Friday night, delivering a rambling, hour-long speech that praised some journalists, took potshots at others, made jokes about public figures' weight and intellect, and quipped about a third presiden...
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Key takeaway “As I said three months ago, the show must go on,” the president said to begin his remarks, hailing the decision to reschedule the dinner.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents may be watching the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner with interest, given the city's own strong tradition of journalism and community engagement. The dinner's emphasis on celebrating a free press and the vital role of journalism in democracy resonates in a city where local news outlets like KSAT 12 play a crucial role in holding public officials accountable and informing citizens about issues that affect their daily lives. As the nation watches to see how President Trump will approach the dinner, San Antonians may be reflecting on the importance of a free press in their own community, where journalists work to cover city government, schools, and public safety issues that impact residents' lives. The dinner's message about not letting violence have the last word may also strike a chord in a city that has experienced its own share of challenges and tragedies.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner Friday night, delivering a rambling, hour-long speech that praised some journalists, took potshots at others, made jokes about public figures' weight and intellect, and quipped about a third presiden...
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