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Trump Attends WHCA Dinner and Meets Lebanese President Amid Press Freedom Concerns

By TrendingWire Newsroom

U.S. President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on Friday, as veteran journalists urged the organization to strongly defend press freedom. In a letter, former ABC News correspondent Lisa Stark and executive producer Ian Cameron called on the WHCA to speak out against the administration's attacks on reporters. The dinner, originally postponed, saw Trump in attendance amid ongoing tensions between his administration and the media. Separately, Trump held a press conference with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The meeting came as international pressure mounts on Beirut to disarm the Hezbollah group. Aoun and Trump discussed bilateral relations and regional security. The press conference was broadcast live, though specific details of their talks were not immediately released. Both events highlight Trump's busy schedule, balancing domestic media relations with foreign policy engagements. The dinner and press conference occurred on the same day, showcasing the president's interactions with both the press and international leaders.

Sources: Deadline, France 24

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