White House Correspondents’ Association president Weijia Jiang has confirmed that the organisation’s rescheduled annual dinner will go ahead, despite a recent gunman attack connected to the event. She said the association would not be intimidated, presenting the decision as support for press freedom and White House reporting.

The dinner had been postponed after the shooting, which has prompted organisers to reassess security arrangements. The event traditionally brings together journalists, politicians and other guests, but will now take place amid heightened concern about threats against the media and public political gatherings.