On April 13, President Donald Trump addressed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., following its rescheduling due to a shooting incident during the original event in April. During his speech, he declared, "The show must go on," emphasizing his commitment to continuing with the event despite previous disruptions. On July 25, President Trump warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons while pursuing diplomatic talks, asserting that Washington remains "locked and loaded" for potential military action if necessary. This statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.