President Trump to Headline White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Accepts Honoree Role

President Donald Trump, has announced on his personal X account that he has accepted an invitation to be the honoree at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

In the post, Trump said the association “very nicely” asked him to serve as this year’s featured guest at the annual event a ceremony and dinner with a long history dating back to 1924, when it was first held under then President Calvin Coolidge.

Marking the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary, Trump said he is accepting the honor and pledged to help make the event the “GREATEST, HOTTEST, and MOST SPECTACULAR DINNER, OF ANY KIND, EVER!” according to his statement.

The president also acknowledged his previous absence from the dinner during his earlier tenure, saying he boycotted it because of what he described as “extraordinarily bad” press coverage and “FAKE NEWS” throughout his first term.

“However, I look forward to being with everyone this year,” Trump wrote, adding that he hopes the event will be “something very special.”

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner traditionally brings together journalists, government officials and public figures to celebrate press freedoms and recognize reporting achievements, often featuring comedic speeches and high-profile attendees.