- Melania Trump will not attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday night, with a White House spokesperson confirming she has a prior commitment.
- Her absence follows a “traumatic event” at the original dinner in April, where a gunman attempted to harm administration officials, leaving her visibly shaken.
- Her husband described the April incident as traumatic, noting her panic when gunshots were heard outside the hotel ballroom.
- Other high-ranking officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are also reportedly skipping the event due to prior commitments.
- The Secret Service has reported “off the charts” threat levels against government officials, with over 10,000 threats this year, leading to heightened security for the rescheduled event at the Waldorf Astoria.
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