Grindr, the popular gay hookup app, hosted a pre-White House Correspondents' Dinner party in Washington, D.C., aiming to enhance its lobbying efforts. Among the attendees was Ken Martin, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, who mingled with Grindr executives including CEO George Arison and Head of Global Government Affairs Joe Hack. The event, which could accommodate up to 500 guests, saw long lines as attendees included CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins and former host Don Lemon. Hack revealed that Grindr is focusing on lobbying for increased funding for HIV prevention and working with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to distribute testing kits. The app has spent over $1.6 million on lobbying since registering last April, with significant funds allocated recently. Arison, who has faced criticism for his political affiliations, emphasized Grindr's commitment to the First Amendment and its role in advocating for LGBTQ issues, including online safety for minors and healthcare access.