We bear some responsibility for faith in the media being at such lows, Thompson said.
He got some applause.
I say this because acknowledging errors builds trust, and being defensive about them further erodes it.
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Hollywoods presence was limited.
Only a smattering of Trump administration figures were spotted elsewhere.
Dean Norris, also at the event, later joined them.
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The governor, though, pointed out that he has a state reelection race next year.
Less certain is the tradition of hosting a comedian, as many correspondents worried over the optics.
We dont invite presidents of the United States to this because its for them, he said.
We dont invite them because we want to cozy up to them or curry favor.
We invite them to remind them that they should be.
