Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Press Pool Control and AP Ban

Karine Jean-Pierre criticizes the White House's new press policies, likening them to authoritarian state media practices.

The Trump administration announced it would take over the selection of the White House press pool, removing the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) from this role.
The Associated Press (AP) has been barred from covering certain White House events after refusing to use 'Gulf of America,' a term introduced by a Trump executive order, instead of 'Gulf of Mexico.'
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned the changes, describing them as akin to media control in authoritarian regimes like Russia and North Korea.
Jean-Pierre emphasized the importance of an independent press pool, calling it a cornerstone of democracy and vital for providing unbiased information to the public.
The WHCA and various media outlets have criticized the administration's actions, warning of their potential to undermine press freedom and damage the U.S.'s global reputation.