The Trump administration's recent decision to take control of the White House press pool signifies a major shift from independent journalist oversight to government control over press access, particularly regarding intimate presidential settings. This action, framed by press secretary Karoline Leavitt as an effort to democratize access, has ignited substantial criticism from within the media, including concerns about fairness and transparency. Journalists traditionally selected by the White House Correspondents' Association will now be chosen by the White House, raising alarms about the implications for free press and the diversity of voices in presidential coverage.
The Trump administration's new policy on press access to the president significantly shifts the control of the White House press pool from journalists to government officials, prompting strong backlash.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt presented the changes as a move to democratize access, claiming it gives power back to the people rather than letting journalists decide who covers the president.
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