Waldorf Astoria
Coverage of Waldorf Astoria in the Nexus archive.
- Trump speaks at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in redo after April attack
President Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, three months after a shooting incident disrupted the original event in April. During his speech, he made jokes about journalists and politicians, referencing The Wall Street Journal’s reporting on his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The event highlighted tensions between Trump and the press, with Secret Service officials noting a rise in nationwide threats.
- Trump bashes 'fake news,' stokes 2028 furore in press gala rerun
US President Donald Trump criticized the 'fake news media' and discussed running for a third or fourth term at a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The event, held at the Waldorf Astoria, followed a prior assassination attempt, with heightened security measures in place. Trump also joked about his third-term ambitions, which are constitutionally prohibited, and attacked journalists and political opponents during the speech.
- At Correspondents’ Dinner, a Rambling Trump Hurls Insults
President Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, where he delivered a rambling speech and hurled insults. The event took place on Friday.
- Trump speaks at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' dinner
President Trump attended and spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. The event was rescheduled from April after being disrupted by an active shooter.
- Trump condemns violence, slams press at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, condemning political violence that led to its postponement and criticizing the press and prominent Democrats. He made jokes about journalists wearing bulletproof vests and attacked reporters like CNN's Kaitlin Collins and Jake Tapper, while referencing a shooting incident that injured a Secret Service agent and prompted the event's initial cancellation.
- White House says Trump to give ‘unifying yet vicious’ speech at rescheduled press gala
The rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner is taking place in Washington three months after the original event was canceled due to a shooting. Donald Trump attended the event, which organizers describe as smaller and more intimate than the previous one.
- White House says Trump to give ‘unifying yet vicious’ speech at rescheduled press gala
The rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner is taking place in Washington, three months after the original event was canceled due to a shooting at a security checkpoint. Donald Trump is attending the smaller, more intimate event and is expected to deliver a speech described as 'unifying yet vicious'.
- Rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner brings road, traffic closures
The rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner will occur Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., leading to road closures and traffic restrictions. The event was initially disrupted in April by a shooting at the Washington Hilton, prompting security measures and a rescheduling to July 24. Traffic closures include specific streets near the event venue and surrounding areas.
- Trump heads back to correspondents’ dinner months after gunfire forced evacuation
President Donald Trump will attend a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria months after a gunfire incident forced evacuation of the original event. The new dinner aims to honor U.S. Secret Service Officer Victor Gonzales for preventing an armed suspect from entering the ballroom and to emphasize unity after the April chaos.
- Trump heads back to correspondents’ dinner months after gunfire forced evacuation
President Donald Trump will return to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, months after a gunfire incident forced evacuation during the original event. The rescheduled dinner honors Secret Service Officer Victor Gonzales for his role in preventing an armed suspect from entering the ballroom.
- Egypt’s Hassan Allam Wins a $727m Saudi Megaproject
Egypt's Hassan Allam has secured a $727 million contract to construct a Waldorf Astoria hotel and superblock. The project is part of Saudi Arabia's Diriyah giga-project.
- Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report
Rep. Norma Torres introduced an amendment to block taxpayer-funded VIP perks for pardoned drug traffickers and child traffickers, citing special treatment given to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández after his pardon. The amendment failed in the House Appropriations Committee along party lines.
- Trump reveals new WHCA Dinner venue after shooting chaos derailed gala
President Donald Trump announced the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) will occur at the Waldorf Astoria in July, following a shooting that ended the original event at the Washington Hilton. The rescheduled gathering will include enhanced security measures and is described as a 'HOT' ticket. The Waldorf Astoria, previously operated by the Trump Organization, is now hosting the event after the Trump Organization sold its lease rights in 2022.
- Trump reveals new WHCA Dinner venue after shooting chaos derailed gala
President Donald Trump announced the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in July after gunfire disrupted the original event at the Washington Hilton. The new venue, a building Trump previously developed, will feature enhanced security, and Trump emphasized the event as a statement against violence and intimidation.
- Rabat's rocket! With Dubai off the tourist map, Morocco opens 'dupe' of UAE city's famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper - including lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel
Morocco has opened a duplicate of Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper, including a lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel, as Dubai is no longer a tourist destination. The new structure is a significant development in Morocco's tourism industry. This move is expected to boost Morocco's economy.
- Rabat's rocket! With Dubai off the tourist map, Morocco opens 'dupe' of UAE city's famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper - including lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel
Morocco has opened a replica of Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper, including a lavish Waldorf Astoria hotel. The move comes as Dubai is no longer a top tourist destination. Morocco's new structure is seen as a competitor to the UAE's famous building.