Incoming WHCD President Jacqui Heinrich: The Attempt on Trump’s Life Last April Was a Reminder That Democracy Is Not Immune to Violence

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HEINRICH: "And to our members, I am humbled that you’ve put your trust in me To lead the White House Correspondents Association for the next year. And I look forward to working alongside all of You as we continue Our shared mission Pursuing The facts without fear or favor An exercising The freedoms protected by The First Amendment In service Of American people The attempt on President Trump’s life Last April was a sobering Reminder That democracy Is not immune To violence And the freedoms That we cherish Can never be taken For granted Political Violence Must have No home In America and journalism can serve us well to broaden Understanding To shed light And Inform our Decisions Especially in this age Of Fast moving Information that Can reinforce Our divisions We are grateful To Have President Trump Here tonight Taking part In This tradition As that recognizes the essential role of a free press in our democracy. Thank you, President Trump."