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Gridiron Dinner Celebrates First Amendment Amid Media Tensions

3/16/2025

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The Gridiron Club dinner in Washington, D.C., took a notable turn this year, as Trump administration representatives were absent. Instead, guests raised their glasses to the First Amendment, reflecting on the ongoing media tensions. With humor skits poking fun at Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, speakers like Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Lisa McClain kept the evening lively.

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Story summary

The Gridiron Club dinner in Washington, D.C., took a notable turn this year, as Trump administration representatives were absent. Instead, guests raised their glasses to the First Amendment, reflecting on the ongoing media tensions. With humor skits poking fun at Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, speakers like Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Lisa McClain kept the evening lively.