U.S. President Donald Trump expressed rare praise for the media during a briefing following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. He commended journalists for their responsible coverage and announced that the event would be rescheduled within 30 days. Trump highlighted the significance of the dinner as a celebration of free speech enshrined in the Constitution, stating, "It's really based on free speech in our Constitution." He also called for unity among Americans, urging them to resolve differences peacefully. The shooting caused panic, prompting attendees to take cover and leading to the evacuation of Trump and other officials from the Washington Hilton. The incident underscored the often tense relationship between the Trump administration and the media, but Trump acknowledged the professionalism displayed by reporters during the crisis.