Trump Administration's Changes to White House Press Access
The Trump administration announced that they will determine which outlets get access to the White House press room, ending the White House Correspondents Association's control. They aim to provide more diverse media representation.
Key Points
- White House press team will determine press pool rotations
- Legacy media outlets will still have access
- New media outlets will also be granted access
Pros
- Providing access to more diverse media outlets
- Ending the monopoly of DC-based journalists in the press room
Cons
- Potential for restricting access to certain media outlets
- Controversy over renaming geographical locations