Washington DC, July 25 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) started his speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner by joking that it had "not been an easy evening" for him, referring to journalism awards presented for coverage critical of his administration.

Opening his remarks at the annual press gala, Trump said, "This has not been an easy evening - all these awards."

"Do I have a say on those awards?" the US President added.

According to CNN, several journalists were honoured for their reporting on the Trump administration, some of whom were critical of the nature of his administration in their coverage.

CNN reported that its journalist Kaitlan Collins was recognised for her cover...