Trump teases run for third term in insult-filled speech at correspondents’ dinner

President Donald Trump made a notable appearance at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, delivering a lengthy speech that blended praise, sharp insults, and a surprising tease about a potential third presidential term. Though he assured the audience he had toned down the most biting remarks he had prepared for the original April date, the hour-long address still featured jabs at various public figures and journalists.

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That was going to be a doozy.

Trump's return to the dinner marked a significant moment in his often-fraught relationship with the news media, a group he has frequently criticized and taken action against. The audience included reporters he had previously denounced, adding a layer of tension to his remarks. His speech targeted individuals like Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, and Barack Obama, as well as late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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As I said three months ago, the show must go on.

The president also expressed pride in the Waldorf Astoria hotel, noting he had built it. He touched upon journalism awards given earlier, questioning his influence over them. While briefly mentioning the Iran war and White House construction, the speech's most talked-about moment came when he joked about serving a third term, a move constitutionally barred. He concluded by donning a "Trump 2028" cap, humorously declaring his intention to run again.

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It’s great to be back at a place that I know very well, because I built it.