Changes in White House Press Pool Selection Process

SOURCE www.mediaite.com
White House Press Secretary announces that the White House team will decide which outlets are part of press pools instead of the White House Correspondents’ Association. Legacy media outlets will still be included, but new voices will also be welcomed.

Key Points

  • Power to decide press pool participants transferred to the White House team
  • Legacy outlets will still participate, while new outlets will be welcomed
  • Additional streaming services to reach diverse audiences
  • Accusations of the WHCA holding a monopoly over press access

Pros

  • Opening up press pool selection to new voices and outlets
  • Ensuring wider representation of media organizations in press events

Cons

  • Blindsiding the White House Correspondents’ Association
  • Accusations of undermining the WHCA's role and monopolizing press access