At the Gridiron Dinner, a long-standing media event in Washington D.C., journalists engaged in humorous commentary including jabs at prominent figures like Trump and Musk. However, in a significant departure from a 140-year tradition, the press opted not to deliver a toast to the sitting president, focusing instead on honoring the First Amendment. This decision has sparked conversations about the relationship between elite media and Trump, highlighting a growing divide as the D.C. press openly signals a cold shoulder to the former president during this exclusive white-tie gathering.