This was an interesting read. I appreciate the context.
I hope all the attendees know that the public will be watching to see if our Fourth Estate is still intact. If individuals are not prepared to show integrity, they’d be better off staying home.
I think that Donald Trump will be attending only so that he can smirk at those he enjoys bullying and taunting -- and suing. He is not going to attend so that he can be lectured on what the First Amendment means. Considering Trump's despicable attacks on the press, the ceremonial toast by the leader of the WHCA should be just three words: Shame on you.
I love that you are (still!) an idealist and I hope you have a heckuva good time at the dinner. But it's beyond me that any sane or caring journalist would or could support what's happening in Maga-world, and I hold out hope that the fifth estate never fails to use an opportunity, like this dinner, to fight the growing threat of tyranny.
This was an interesting read. I appreciate the context.
I hope all the attendees know that the public will be watching to see if our Fourth Estate is still intact. If individuals are not prepared to show integrity, they’d be better off staying home.
I think that Donald Trump will be attending only so that he can smirk at those he enjoys bullying and taunting -- and suing. He is not going to attend so that he can be lectured on what the First Amendment means. Considering Trump's despicable attacks on the press, the ceremonial toast by the leader of the WHCA should be just three words: Shame on you.
I love that you are (still!) an idealist and I hope you have a heckuva good time at the dinner. But it's beyond me that any sane or caring journalist would or could support what's happening in Maga-world, and I hold out hope that the fifth estate never fails to use an opportunity, like this dinner, to fight the growing threat of tyranny.
"but showing the President and other politicos the importance of a free press"
Didn't the "hope springs eternal" bit run it's course? It's been 11 years and you still believe Trump wants to learn - anything?
That's either delusional or you just like dressing up for the party. I bet it's the latter.