The White House press team will now determine which media members are in the White House press pool instead of the White House Correspondents’ Association. This change aims to give more power to a wider range of media outlets.
Key Points
Shift in power from White House Correspondents’ Association to White House press team
Introduction of new media outlets in press pool rotation
Legal disputes with traditional media outlets
Pros
Increased diversity in the White House press pool
Opportunity for previously denied outlets to participate
Addition of new media outlets for broader coverage
Cons
Controversy and legal actions by traditional media outlets
Potential bias in selection by the White House press team