From Now On, Trump Will Choose Which Journalists Allowed to Cover News in White House Himself

President Donald Trump has initiated significant changes regarding press access, revealing that moving forward, he and the White House press team will determine which journalists cover his activities. Historically, the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) has managed which reporters have access to the president. However, as announced by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, this is changing to allow broader journalistic participation, although traditional legacy outlets will continue to participate. This is prepared by SSP.

A statement released by the White House emphasized that questioning the president is a privilege, not a right, as the administration underscored its commitment to transparency. Previously, Trump's administration barred the Associated Press (AP) from exclusive access to spaces such as the Oval Office and Air Force One over a naming dispute. Nonetheless, the AP retains access to various events but faces limitations regarding certain spaces.

This move has raised concerns about press freedom, with criticism highlighting its potential impact on transparency and the First Amendment. Critics, such as Eugene Daniels from the WHCA, argue that these actions undermine the traditional independence of a free press by enabling the government to select its own reporting corps, diverging from practices sustained since 1914. Broad consensus from the WHCA insists on maintaining comprehensive access and transparency and preserving the traditions of impartial journalistic collaboration without government favoritism.

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