Trump Correspondents' Dinner speech praises record and press ties
NBC News said Trump delivered a lengthy, rescheduled dinner speech praising his record and press ties while insulting political rivals.
By Frankie Delgado · News Reporter
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President Trump's Correspondents' Dinner speech put his record, his relationship with the press and his political grudges on the same stage, according to NBC News.
NBC News NOW reported on July 24, 2026, that Trump delivered a lengthy address at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. The network said he used the speech to promote his accomplishments, speak about his dealings with the press and insult political opponents.
What did Trump say at the Correspondents' Dinner?
According to NBC News, Trump highlighted what he views as his achievements and talked up his relationship with journalists during the dinner remarks. The report also said he went after his political rivals, though the summary did not identify which rivals were targeted.
The remarks were featured in a 2-minute, 35-second NBC News NOW video segment. NBC also listed a separate special report showing Trump delivering his speech at the rescheduled dinner.
Other moments from the dinner
NBC News NOW highlighted several related clips from the event. In one, Trump called former President Barack Obama's speech at a past White House Correspondents' Dinner "respectful," according to the segment title.
Another NBC News NOW clip focused on Trump saying "a lot was learned" from a White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. The listing did not provide additional details about the shooting in the clip description.
NBC also featured remarks from the White House Correspondents' Association president, whose segment title said, "we will not be intimidated" during the dinner.
What does the rescheduled dinner mean?
NBC News described the event as the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, meaning the dinner took place at a later time than originally planned. The network's summary did not state why the event had been moved.
The dinner coverage also included shorter NBC clips tied to Trump's appearance, including a segment about why he said he gave the press his phone number and another in which he joked that RFK Jr. personally "ran over cow" for the dinner.
The main takeaway from NBC's coverage was straightforward: Trump used the high-profile press dinner to sell his own record, spotlight his media relationship and take aim at opponents, all during a rescheduled event that generated several separate news clips.
This story draws on original reporting from NBC News.