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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended new media access rules, arguing the changes expand press pool diversity compared to Biden.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended modifications to media access protocols at the White House, characterizing the changes as expanding rather than restricting journalist coverage.
Leavitt addressed concerns about altered press pool procedures during an Axios event hosted by co-founder Mike Allen. She contrasted the current administration’s media engagement with the previous Biden presidency, arguing the changes provide more outlets with access to cover the president.
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