RTNDA Honors Fox News' Jennifer Griffin

Jennifer Griffin, Fox News Channel's Chief National Security Correspondent, was honored with the RTDNA First Amendment Award at the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Foundation's annual black-tie dinner Thursday night held at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The RTDNA Foundation's First Amendment Awards recognize individuals and organizations that exemplify responsible journalism, promote press freedom, and defend the constitutional right to seek and report the truth. The 2026 event marked the 35th annual ceremony, where 12 honorees were celebrated for their contributions amid challenges to press freedoms.Griffin was specifically selected for her "trusted and tenacious reporting covering the Pentagon." 

Jennifer Griffin

The foundation highlighted her role in joining dozens of colleagues to boycott new Pentagon press-access rules, standing up for transparency and the public's right to know. This action underscores her career-long commitment to holding power accountable and defending independent journalism in national security coverage.

In her acceptance remarks, Griffin spoke about the Pentagon press corps' protest walkout, the vital importance of outlets like Voice of America, and the safety risks journalists face—including tributes to fallen colleagues.

This adds to Griffin's accolades; she previously received the Transatlantic Leadership Network's "Freedom of the Media" Gold Medal for Public Service in 2022 and the 2024 Prize of Professional Excellence at the Foreign Press Awards for her impactful reporting.

Griffin has long been a prominent figure at Fox News, covering major national security stories from the Pentagon beat with a focus on accountability and in-depth analysis.