ADVERTISEMENTPresident Donald Trump will hold a rally for supporters in Pennsylvania next Saturday in an apparent attempt to divert attention from the White House Correspondents Association dinner in Washington, D.C. being held the same day, which he has refused to attend. Trump announced plans for the event on Twitter on Saturday around noon:Next Saturday night I will be holding a BIG rally in Pennsylvania. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 22, 2017The president revealed that he would not go to the dinner in February, breaking with the precedent set by recent presidents. In addition, for the first time since the event’s inception in 1921, no members of the White House staff are expected to attend the dinner. Aaron Bernstein / Reuters President Donald Trump announced that he will hold a rally at the same time as the White House Correspondents Association dinner.

Source: Huffington Post April 22, 2017 17:50 UTC