Trump jokes about fourth term at WHCA dinner, attacks media
Yesterday, July 24, 2026, former US President Donald Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C. He opened by recalling the April assassination attempt that forced his evacuation, then launched into a rambling attack on the 'fake news media' and Democratic opponents. Trump revived talk of a barred third term, joking that 'the third time is better yet,' before pulling out a red 'Trump 2028' cap and saying he was 'pleased to announce my intention to run for a fourth term as president.' He later insisted he was only kidding, but the remarks echoed his campaign style. The event was held under tight security after the earlier gunfire incident, with Secret Service Director Sean Curran warning that threats against US officials are 'off the charts.' For Nigerians, Trump's stance on immigration, aid and trade could affect remittance flows, visa policies and investment flows, while his attacks on the press resonate with local press-freedom concerns. Stay alert to his policy statements and consider how shifts in US leadership might impact your remittance plans, business prospects or aspirations to relocate abroad.