Tamara Keith

In 2011, Trump attended as a celebrity guest at a time when he was on a high-profile, conspiracy-driven quest to get then-President Obama to release his birth certificate.

Both Obama and comedian Seth Meyers mocked Trump relentlessly that night.

Trump boycotted the dinner his entire first term.

This year, the association hired a mentalist instead of a comedian.

And the president, who calls the press the enemy of the people, agreed to attend.

Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt gave a preview of sorts.

And his speech will be very entertaining.

That is what I will tell you.

So everyone should tune in.

The event is meant to be a celebration of a free and independent press.

Tamara Keith, NPR News.

Trump said in a weekend post on social media that he hopes Iran makes a deal.

But if they don't, the U.S.

will destroy power plants and bridges.

In a post Monday morning, Trump took a more conciliatory tone, writing, The results in Iran will be amazing, and if Iran's new leaders are smart, Iran can have a great and prosperous future.

Over the weekend, both sides traded accusations that the other had violated the terms of the ceasefire by blocking transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a short phone interview with the PBS NewsHour, Trump said if the ceasefire expires, quote, then lots of bombs start going off.

Tamara Keith, NPR News.

The president needs the Strait of Hormuz reopened to stabilize oil markets, but it's a key piece of leverage Iran has gained in this war.

Trump also set a red line at Iran's nuclear program.