local
Trump caps correspondents’ dinner with 'Trump 2028' joke
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by AP via Scripps News Group , NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 25, 2026
· 6 min read
Photo: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · view original
President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner Friday night, delivering a rambling, hour-long speech that praised some journalists, took potshots at others, made jokes about public figures' weight and intellect, and quipped about a third presiden...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Nashville Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting AP via Scripps News Group, NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 25, 2026 Indexed here Jul 25, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway As I said three months ago, the show must go on, the president said to begin his remarks, hailing the decision to reschedule the dinner.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents may wonder how the president's remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner reflect his relationship with the local media. Given Trump's history of attacking and suing news outlets, his appearance at the dinner, where he targeted specific journalists and public figures, raises questions about the potential impact on local press freedom. The fact that Trump's speech included jokes about public figures' weight and intellect, as well as comments that flirted with racism, may also resonate with Nashville's own experiences with divisive rhetoric and its effects on community dialogue. As the city continues to grow and diversify, the way national leaders engage with the media can have a ripple effect on local journalism and the way stories are told in Nashville. The president's promise to return to the dinner next year will likely be watched closely by local journalists and community leaders.
About this story
Original reporting by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner Friday night, delivering a rambling, hour-long speech that praised some journalists, took potshots at others, made jokes about public figures' weight and intellect, and quipped about a third presiden...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 25, 2026 by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by AP via Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter