Trump says Jewish Senator Chuck Schumer 'turned Palestinian' amid remarks at correspondents' dinner
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During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, President Donald Trump remarked that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had "turned Palestinian." Trump stated, "This was a man who was 100% for Israel... But now he's a great, proud Palestinian." He also joked about sending Schumer a "beautiful Palestinian outfit" for an upcoming meeting with Bibi Netanyahu.
- This event marked Trump's first presidential appearance at the dinner, which he had previously boycotted.
- The dinner, originally scheduled for April, was suspended after a shooting incident outside the ballroom, leading to its rescheduling and heightened security.
- Trump used the occasion to criticize the "fake news media" and political adversaries, while also honoring the Secret Service and denouncing political violence.
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