Trump asks "Am I supposed to be a comedian?" at White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump appeared at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, a gathering that had been delayed after gunfire erupted near the security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton in April. In his opening, he praised the police officers who responded to that incident and expressed gratitude to the journalists and the press association for arranging the smaller event at the Waldorf Astoria. After acknowledging the tragedy, he shifted to his customary criticism of Democratic rivals and members of the press, eliciting applause from Republican attendees. He also reiterated his interest in constructing a large, secure ballroom at the White House for future dinners. The remarks marked Trump’s first participation in the dinner after previously boycotting it over media coverage concerns.