Donald Trump delivered a speech at the traditional White House dinner on Friday evening. The annual event, which celebrates press freedom, had been postponed, but gathered journalists and politicians in the capital. The speech lasted approximately an hour, during which the president combined jokes, complaints, and sharp attacks on his political opponents.
In his address, Trump accused the media of spreading fake news, but at the same time expressed gratitude for their work, stating that they were doing an incredible job. During the speech, he mentioned several prominent political figures, including former President Barack Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, Representative Ilhan Omar, and Governor Gavin Newsom. In addition to the criticism, he speculated on the possibility of a third term for the president.
Despite the tensions, the Trump administration has so far refrained from an extraordinary attempt to force journalists through legal subpoenas. This decision comes in the context of growing tensions between the executive branch and media outlets, which have often been the target of Trump's criticism during his term.
Parallel to the events in Washington, the situation in Minnesota escalated following protests against an immigration campaign, resulting in a shooting in which two US citizens were killed by federal immigration agents. In this context, Representatives Ilan Omar and Pramila Jayapal visited the Wh federal building in Minneapolis. Their visit was part of congressional oversight to investigate the circumstances of the tragic incident and the responsibility of the federal authorities.
