Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
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"The show must go on."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We settle our differences not with bullets, but with open and vigorous debate."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This place [the dinner] is really the largest group of 'Trump derangement syndrome' people ever put together at one time."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Victor Gonzalez is an officer of the US Secret Service who was recognized for his actions during the shooting incident.
Weijia Jiang is a senior White House correspondent for CBS News.
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The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
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