Former President Donald Trump will once again forgo attending the annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, continuing the precedent he set during his first term in office. A White House official confirmed the decision, emphasizing that the move is consistent with the administration’s longstanding contentious relationship with the press. Since first assuming office in 2017, Trump has had a turbulent rapport with mainstream media outlets, frequently accusing them of spreading “fake news” and portraying his administration unfairly. His decision to skip the dinner highlights the enduring strain between his political circle and the press corps.

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