Changes in White House Press Pool Policies
The article discusses changes in press pool policies at the White House under President Trump and President Biden, leading to hundreds of reporters losing their press passes. The White House now oversees which news outlets are part of the press pool, instead of the WHCA.
Key Points
- White House now oversees press pool selection
- 440 reporters lost press passes under Biden administration
- Trump administration aims to give power back to people regarding press access
Pros
- Offering the privilege to well-deserving outlets who have never been allowed to share in the responsibility
- Restoring the press passes of journalists wrongly revoked by the previous administration
Cons
- Controversial changes in press access policies by both the Trump and Biden White Houses
- Hundreds of reporters losing their press passes