For those who participate in the social Washington that led to the annual White House Representative Association dinner, it is useful to know some basic facts: there will be a large rosary and cocktails, and cross -cross glass, in the limbs before the big night; There will be a lot of television, correspondents, and presidents of the two talks about current events; Inevitably, Bill Nai, the scientific man.
Mr. Nay, a resident of Georgetown and defended everything scientifically, was a player in the celebrations before Saturday’s dinner, which was renewed through a series of changes that destroy the rules.
The incomplete news came first that the Trump administration, including The president itselfHe had no intention to participate in this event. Then the appearance of the scheduled host, the comedian Amber Roven, was Eliminate After the association said it wanted to focus on the “division policy”, but to celebrate the press – which is nice, but it seems to laugh a much less.
But something funny happened on the way to dinner, as it bears: the parties in Washington not only continued, but spread to a group of breakfast, lunch and loud strikes.
Tami Haddad, a media advisor who helped host two events, pointed out that there are more parties this year, adding that “politics has acquired the media” with the acquisition of new outlets in the most firm publications.
“There are all these opportunities for ordinary people, and people who have a political opinion, to raise themselves,” said Ms. Haddad. “That’s why they are here.”
It was difficult to find the actual celebrities, a noticeable change from last year, when Colin Ghost, from “Saturday Night Live”, occupied the dinner title and participated in celebrations with his wife, Screlet Johansson. The nearest brush came with the fame of stopping on the street on Friday, when Jason Ishaq“The White Lotus” team, a party hosted by the United Talent Agency.
Mr. Ishaq said that he was in Washington as part of a group of actors who pressed the continuous financing of the national parking of the arts. “Nobody knows exactly what his fate will be,” he said.
It was a line that might have been applied to “The White Lotus” – or the Washington Press Corps it was Contranding with The White House within a hundred days of President Trump is in office.
Bill de Palacio, the former New York City mayor, presented an optimistic note to his democratic colleagues during a Simavor hosted ceremony, a three -year -old media company, at the Smithsonian Museum of American Arts and the National Photo Gallery.
“I think this will actually be one of those parameters, in these next few days, from the people who are preparing their waves,” said Mr. De Pacio.
He was standing with his girlfriend, Nomiki Konst, activist and political commentator. “I think people are looking for alliances,” she said.
With a list of guests with 1000 people, the semafor event has been linked to it Global Economy SummitBusiness leaders. The party was also nullified with the CNN Marsa, such as Wolf Blitzer and Dana Bash. And Mr. Nay, who was taking selfies with fans.
Bin Smith, Editor -in -Chief of Semafor, described many of those present in Washington a lot. “This is full of people who wipe the room for a person who can tell them what is going on,” he said.
Mr. Nay, wearing Presidential Freedom Medal President Joseph R has given him. Biden Junior criticized the possibility of NASA budget discounts. “It is an unusual time to live,” he said.
Like movie stars, administration officials participated in a shortage of show, although the White House press secretary, Caroline Levitte, participated in it interview In an event sponsored by axios. Ms. Levitte defended the administration’s treatment with the media and criticized the Board of Directors of the White House Representatives Association, saying that “it should not dictate who will go to the Oval Office and who gets the first air force ride.”
In a happy hour on Friday, Crooked Media hosted it at Café Riggs, a tourist wearing a Maga hat fell by the president at the front door, before returning. Inside, the “POD Save America” crew celebrated the cocktails and considered their previous lives writing presidential notes for the annual dinner.
“Trump does not allow us to inform us that it is a contract, divided, acid, acid, involved, or parked.”
“We must be happy, enjoyable, enjoyable and not afraid,” he said.
At the Thursday night ceremony at Shop Shop, a nearby restaurant was open and an other young media company, a case, collected a crowd of correspondents. Oliver Darsi, one of her founders, said that no Trump officials were invited. “We want to have people here love the first amendment,” he said.
While the guests were the crab and the fried shellfish, Erik Wimble, the Washington Post, the Criminal Criteria, is called “a rich environment”.
“People come and gossip,” said Mr. Wimblel.
Another Thursday – at VITAL VOses, which encourages female leadership – honor the International Women’s Media Foundation, which supports female journalists. On a top floor of the floor, Jin Psaki, MSNBC host and former press secretary, expressed his regret of Mr. Trump’s decision not to participate in dinner.
She said, “I think it is important to show that you can joke,” she said. “Honoring people mocks you, and the people who criticized you.”
At Friday’s event in The city is a barRoger Lynch, CEO of Conde Nast, who sponsored the party with the Creative Artists Agency, noticed a title on his phone regarding the effort by the Public Prosecutor Pam Bondi Make a press protection. (Mr. Nay was in the presence here too.)
Mr. Lynch was asked if it was the time for parties.
“He said: “It is completely the right time, because I think it is really important for journalists to cover DC with support and protection.”
At the UTA party, which is late at night at Oster Mozza, an Italian cave restaurant in George Town, the attendees gathered on many other parties again, challenging even the paid Chitchat skills to speak.
CNN Jake Taber’s host described “an unstable and disturbing time in the press,” noting the resignation of Bill Owens, the executive producer of “60 minutes” Conflicts related to journalistic independence.
“I am not really sure of what should be celebrated,” said Mr. Tabbar.
Mr. Ishaq arrived with a representative colleague, Michael Chicles. A few elected officials, including Senator Amy Kloposhar, a democratic, have indicated that most politicians are not always happy with the way they are covered.
“But you still have to report,” she said. “You have to respect the rights of the press to report.”
Of course, Mr. Nay was also there.
