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Veteran journalists and press freedom groups are demanding the White House Correspondents’ Association stand up for reporters at its upcoming dinner — especially as President Trump plans to attend amid escalating attacks on the press, including subpoenas, threats to revoke broadcast licenses, and a climate of intimidation that’s grown worse since the April shooting incident. The letter, signed by seasoned media professionals across disciplines, calls for a public defense of press freedom — calling out the hypocrisy of celebrating the First Amendment in front of a president who routinely undermines it. Meanwhile, Trump is positioning his attendance as a display of strength, hinting at provocative remarks — setting the stage for a charged, high-stakes evening.

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