The Trump administration has introduced a 'new media' seat in the White House press briefings, a move driven by press secretary Karoline Leavitt to diversify media representation. The seat is meant for new and emerging voices, contrasting with traditional legacy media which the administration critiques as outdated. Occupants include both established figures from upstart organizations and newcomers. While some criticize the new media for offering less rigorous questioning, advocates argue it reflects a necessary evolution away from legacy outlets that resist change.
The legacy media's charade of inclusivity has been exposed by their resistance to allow emerging voices into the press briefing room. Americans have found new ways to digest their mediaâand we cater to the people, not the archaic White House press corps.
The new media seat has shaken up press briefings as the Trump administration aims to reach Americans who don't rely on what it calls 'the archaic White House press corps'.
Some of the 'new media' seat's occupants are longtime D.C. insiders who currently work for upstart organizations, while others wouldn't have sniffed the briefing room under previous administrations.
Negative coverage of the opportunity for new voices is proof that traditional outlets are scared to relinquish control of the briefing room.
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