“The networking opportunities were out of this world”: Washington Reporter and Manhattan Institute host “the best night of D.C.’s holiday party circuit”

Inside the party that has everyone raving...

‘Tis the season — and the Washington Reporter helped foster holiday cheer with its first Christmas party, hosted with the Manhattan Institute (MI).

“The Washington Reporter’s party that they cosponsored with the Manhattan Institute was arguably the best night of DC’s Holiday Party circuit,” a media mogul said. “A collection of the most aggressive and effective Washington doers on the right. You’d be hard-pressed to find a harder working or harder partying crowd, the networking opportunities were out of this world.”

More than 150 people joined us at Mission Navy Yard for hours of unlimited food, drinks, and remarks by our leadership, alongside remarks from MI President Reihan Salam, who spoke about his organization’s goals for the next year, which he went into at length in an interview with the Reporter.

“Matthew Foldi’s ability to host an epic party is only surpassed by his patriotism and journalistic integrity. It was an honor to partner with the Manhattan Institute which is, by far, the most influential think tank in Washington,” Brian Colas, the Reporter’s CEO, told the Reporter.

Jesse Arm, MI’s chief of staff and head of external affairs, added that “the Manhattan Institute was proud to partner with the Washington Reporter to bring together friends and colleagues committed to advancing the ideas our country needs now.” Arm added that “as the political landscape shifts in 2025, we’re ready to build on our 2024 successes in states across America — promoting economic dynamism, robust public safety, and colorblind equality. The public is calling for practical solutions to the challenges they face, and we stand ready to help our friends in the nation’s capital — both new and old — deliver."

A legislative director on the House side told the Reporter that “the Manhattan Institute and Washington Reporter’s holiday party was a perfect blend of festive cheer and lively discussion, where the Mission margaritas were as bold as the conservative ideas shared around the table.”

Another House LD noted that “The Washingtonian reported earlier that Republicans ‘tip better’ and ‘place straightforward orders with bartenders,’ so it’s nice getting to go to events where I know the bartenders are happy because they’re serving a giant group of Republicans.”

“The Reporter has been an awesome resource over the last year and I’m even more excited for how they’ll continue to grow next year,” the LD added.