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Trump lashes out at 'fake news' and jokes about 2028 presidential run in press gala do-over

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President Donald Trump delivered a rambling speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, criticizing 'fake news' and joking about a 2028 presidential run, which is unconstitutional. The event was postponed three months after an alleged assassination attempt interrupted the original gathering. Trump's remarks drew attention to ongoing tensions with the media and constitutional limits on presidential terms.

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Joke about third term may raise concerns about democratic backsliding

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A third presidential term is barred under the US Constitution.

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President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday.

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  • Joke about third term may raise concerns about democratic backsliding
  • Attacks on media undermine press freedom globally

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US President Donald Trump delivered a speech covering multiple topics at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner Friday three months after an alleged assassination attempt brought the annual event to a stop. Trump notably joked about running for a third presidential term in 2028, barred under the US constitution.

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President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday.

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The dinner was rescheduled three months after an alleged assassination attempt.

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Trump joked about running for a third presidential term in 2028.

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A third presidential term is barred under the US Constitution.

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