Trump’s address takes bitter turn after hailing ‘amazing job’ by reporters at gala

President Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday, an annual celebration of press freedom in Washington. The Guardian reports he praised journalists for doing an 'amazing job,' even as his record is dominated by attacks on media coverage. Yet in the same rambling speech, he attacked 'fake media' and his opponents. The appearance came just a day after his administration abandoned—for now—an extraordinary bid to subpoena reporters over their coverage.

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