Trump White House’s new press policy: Threats, revenge and MAGA media favoritism
CNN
This week is a troubling turning point in the already-tense dynamic between the Trump White House and the press corps.
This week is a troubling turning point in the already-tense dynamic between the Trump White House and the press corps. At the White House, and at key agencies like the Defense Department, the plan is obvious: Punish traditional journalists who ask tough questions and promote a parallel universe of pro-Trump media outlets. Tuesday’s announcement about President Trump’s press operation taking over “press pool” organizing duties is part of the plan. The administration is clearly trying to exert more control over who asks questions – and what they ask. Journalists, newsroom leaders and press freedom groups are all objecting to the changes, to no avail. The “press pool” is a small rotating group of journalists who travel with the president at all times and cover photo ops, Q&As, cabinet meetings, and other events where there isn’t room for dozens of camera crews and correspondents. Historically the White House Correspondents’ Association, which represents the wider press corps, has managed the pool assignments. But not anymore.
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