Biography Flash Donald Trump White House Security Scare MAGA Media Power and Nicki Minaj Treasury Moment

President Donald Trump made headlines this weekend with a dramatic security scare at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the Irish Times reports. For the first time as president, he mingled with journalists and influencers at the century-old event celebrating press freedom, despite his long war on fake news. Chaos erupted when a suspect charged a checkpoint outside the Washington Hilton, prompting agents to open fire; Trump was evacuated safely, later posting video of the takedown on social media and noting his Secret Service agent was saved by a bulletproof vest, per NBC News coverage. In a post-incident presser, NBCs Garrett Haake grilled him on rising political violence, with Trump declaring no country is immune.

This high-stakes appearance underscores Trumps transformation of Americas media landscape, where tech barons like the Ellisons now control CNN and CBS after deals he cheered as victories, the Irish Times details. Billionaire allies own outlets, Fox News dominates with an audience of one the president himself, and influencers like Brett Cooper rise alongside his orbit.

On Truth Social, Trump fired off a brutal Monday post mocking Candace Owens as Vile Person of the Year over her unverified Brigitte Macron claims, amid her feud with his circle, Hindustan Times notes. He also reposted radio host Michael Savages rant urging military pressure on the Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship, The Times reports calling out India and China as hellholes.

Business buzz peaked with rapper Nicki Minaj going full MAGA at a White House Treasury summit, pledging 150000 to 300000 for Trump Accounts child investment funds onstage beside him; she mused how it could have changed her life, Kansas City Star says, signaling a biographical pivot with 5 million accounts already open.

No fresh headlines in the past 24 hours, but these beats from media dominance to security threats carry lasting weight for his saga.

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