The White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) has condemned what they call an “unprecedented reduction in access” for Vice President Kamala Harris, particularly the downgrade of photographer seats on Air Force Two.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 22: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the media at the Capitol June 22, 2021 in Washington, DC.
The White House News Photographers Association sent a letter last month to Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign condemning what it called an “unprecedented reduction in access," according to Jessica Koscielniak, president of the WHNPA, reportedly expressed outrage that "the four independent news photographer seats have been downgraded to one” aboard Air Force Two. The group had reportedly been told White House officials were weighing a “chaser plane” to transport press behind the vice president.
"The current situation puts the still photographers at a distinct disadvantage on every trip,” White House news photographer Doug Mills told Axios. "It's essential to us for people to understand the importance of having a full photographer pool. Every photographer sees each event differently.” Neither Harris’s campaign nor the White House responded to a request for comment from The National Desk . However, Harris's office told WHNPA following the letter it learned both adding a chase plane and more seats on Air Force Two "are not viable given available resources, including personnel and aircraft," according to Axios.“This is a presidential election like no other,” Raimondo said. “ only has a few weeks to do everything, and she’s spending her time talking to Americans.
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