In a major shake-up of the White House’s briefing system Trump is expected to open up credentials to new media sources like podcasters, influencers, and non-traditional outlets. During his last administration Trump tried to keep hostile outlets away from off-camera briefings – this time Trump’s team is set to expand access instead. Picture Joe Rogan at the front of the briefing room…
There are a total of 49 reporters allowed a seat in the James S. Brady press briefing room in a system which operates similarly to Westminster’s Lobby. Reporters get privileged access to the government not afforded to the rest – those inside have a tendency to guard it fiercely. Traditional outlets will lose out from any widening of access. You can hear the shrieks of anguish from across the pond…
Trump has already named Karoline Leavitt, who headed up press for his campaign, as the youngest White House press secretary in history. Widening access to the Press Corps would be a valuable reform and could provide a blueprint for how to deal with the cosy Lobby. Move with the times or the times move you…
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”