Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that the White House Correspondents Association (Whca) I should no longer have the “monopoly” of selecting who is part of the small group of reporters which covers Trump in places like the Oval Office and the Air Force One.
The Whca quickly condemned the measure, saying that “tear the independence of a free press“
Leavitt made the announcement at a press conference, stating that the Whca has “dictated for a long time What journalists can ask questions to the president of the United States In these most intimate spaces. ”
“Not anymore. I am proud to announce that we are going to return power to the people“, said. And he added: “From now on, The White House Press Group will be determined by the White House Press team“
The spokeswoman was flanked by two large video screens in which it was read “Victoria” and “Gulf of America.”
“Rip Whca” (“Rest in Peace, Whca”), rejoiced in a message on the social network X Jason Miller, one of the White House advisors, sharing a video of men Loading a coffin while they dance, a very popular meme among Internet users.
The AFP is a member of the Whca and It is part of the “pool” of the White House.
At the moment they are unknown The details of the changes that are intended to be introduced.
The Trump administration is attempting to wrench control of the White House Press Corps from the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA).
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