Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt announces the ‘new media seat’
announced an additional seat for journalists in the briefing room at her first news conference Tuesday — unveiling the rotating “new media” spot close to her podium.
“My team will review applications and give credentials to new media applicants who meet our criteria and pass United States Secret Service requirements to enter the White House complex.”Caroline Kennedy attacks 'predator' RFK Jr. in scathing letter ahead of confirmation hearing Axios executive editor Mike Allen, 60, who previously was the longtime author of Politico’s Playbook newsletter, asked the first question at the briefing and focused on concerns about Chinese artificial intelligence eclipsing American technology.
The press secretary spent her inaugural briefing defending Trump’s policies on illegal immigration, foreign policy and a range of other issues. The proximity of a news outlet’s seat to the podium can influence how likely they are to be chosen to ask questions.
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