- Donald Trump has announced he will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner, breaking his long-standing boycott of the event.
- He claimed on Truth Social that he agreed to attend on April 25 because White House journalists now recognise him as a great president.
- Trump has avoided the dinner since 2015, reportedly due to a humiliating roast by Barack Obama at the 2011 event.
- Many reports suggest the 2011 dinner, where he was ridiculed, solidified his intention to run for the presidency.
- The White House Correspondents' Association expressed happiness at his acceptance, highlighting the dinner's role in celebrating the First Amendment and supporting journalism.
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