Donald Trump has previously skipped the event as president out of mutual loathing for the journalists who cover him. His appearance this year promised a detente of sorts—only for it to be thrown off course by gunshots: https://t.co/XbmZWAKPdrPhoto: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/Zvx28fnLOw— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 26, 2026

Donald Trump has previously skipped the event as president out of mutual loathing for the journalists who cover him. His appearance this year promised a detente of sorts—only for it to be thrown off course by gunshots: Photo: Getty Images pic.
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