Journalists in the White House press corps have been habitually stealing items with the Air Force One insignia, leading to a crackdown by the White House Correspondents’ Association president. The reported looting reflects poorly on the press corps amid already low trust in the media.
Key Points
Journalists habitually stealing Air Force One items
White House Correspondents’ Association president issuing a reminder against theft
Reported instances of stolen items and pressure to stop the thefts
Reflecting poorly on the press corps amidst low trust in the media
Pros
Highlighting unethical behavior within the press corps
Prompting a crackdown on theft by the White House Correspondents’ Association
Cons
Damaging the reputation of the press corps
Contributing to the existing low trust in the media