The Trump administration has announced that it will take over the selection of press pool members, moving away from the long-standing practice where the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) made these choices. This unprecedented decision raises concerns about press freedom and democracy as the administration will now essentially decide who covers presidential activities. WHCA president Eugene Daniels criticized the decision, emphasizing that allowing the government to choose journalists compromises the independence of the press. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that while traditional outlets will still have access, new ones that have not previously participated will also get opportunities, further consolidating control.
The Trump administration's recent decision to control the selection of press pool members for covering the president significantly undermines the independence of the free press.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, 'Moving forward, the 'White House Press Pool' will be determined by the White House Press Team,' reflecting the administration's shift in press control.
Eugene Daniels, president of the WHCA, argued that this new policy 'tears at the independence of a free press' and undermines democratic principles.
Mediaite described the administration's announcement as a 'bombshell,' signaling unprecedented control over the media landscape by the Trump administration.
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