Trump Administration Takes Control of White House Press Pool Access

The White House ends a century-old tradition of press autonomy, sparking legal and ethical concerns about freedom of the press.

• The Trump administration announced it will now decide which media outlets are included in the White House press pool, a move breaking with a century of precedent.
• This decision replaces the traditional system where the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) independently managed press pool rotations.
• Critics, including journalists and First Amendment scholars, warn that this change undermines press independence and raises constitutional concerns.
• The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit against the administration after being excluded from the press pool for refusing to adopt the White House's preferred geographic terminology.
• Media outlets and experts are debating whether to boycott the new system or continue participation to maintain some level of accountability within the administration.

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