The press party is a roast, for members to poke fun at each other and themselves.  Pres. Obama was the butt of many jokes and took them gracefully, while Trump's thin skin betrayed him.  This was at a time Trump was attacking the president, saying Obama was illegal to be president for being born elsewhere, remember that? We can be sure Trump is getting a nice tax break for donating his salary.  Only a few PERS retirees (like coaches) make anything near $650,000, mostly it is below $20,000.