President Donald Trump arrives for 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner before speech to press

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President Donald Trump entered the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at 7:17 p.m. to a rendition of "Hail to the Chief." He greeted and shook hands with WHCA President Weijia Jiang.

Trump is wearing a black tux and is seated on stage at the head table.

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