White House hit with more than 7,000 ‘new media’ press pass applications

Leavitt: Over 10,000 Apply for New White House Briefing Room Seat

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: “After announcing our briefing room changes on Wednesday, this White House has received more than 10,000 submissions from individuals from across the country…who want to participate in our new media seat at a future briefing.”

White House flooded with thousands of requests after opening to "new media"

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday that "new media" personnel will be welcomed to apply for press passes at the White House.

More than 7,400 influencers applied for White House press credentials after Trump administration calls for ‘new media voices’

Conservative content creators helped get Trump elected. Now his administration is ushering influencers into White House press briefings.

Staggering Number Of Influencers, Independent Media Have Applied For White House Access

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that a staggering number of influencers, podcasters, and independent media have applied for White House press access after inviting new media to the briefing room. During the White House press briefing on Friday, Leavitt said that “after announcing our briefing room changes on Wednesday, this White House has ...

The White House wants its message to bypass traditional media. Americans' trust in the media is at a historic low.

Thousands apply for White House influencer press passes

The White House announced Tuesday that it would be opening the press room to independent journalists, podcasters, and influencers, and there was significant interest. The shake-up to the briefing room came after President Donald Trump used independent media and appearances with influencers and podcasters on the campaign trail to win his second term in the White House. In the 24 hours after the announcement, the administration received 7,400 requ…