Donald Trump may ban traditional media from White House briefing room, suggests his son
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump may ban traditional media from White House briefing room, suggests his son

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump could potentially ban traditional media journalists from press briefings in White House and could instead open the room to podcasters and independent journalists. Read to find what his son has revealed In a recent discussion on his podcast Triggered with Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect’s son revealed that his father had considered banning mainstream media journalists from the White House press briefing room. Trump Jr. shared insights from a conversation he had with his father during a recent flight, suggesting that the White House could potentially open the briefing room to podcasters and independent journalists, including figures like Joe Rogan. The topic came up when Daily Wire political commentator Michael Knowles posed the question of whether it was time to “take away” the seats traditionally held by mainstream media in the briefing room.

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Trump credits son Barron for Joe Rogan podcast appearance, ‘Dad I can't believe…’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump credits son Barron for Joe Rogan podcast appearance, ‘Dad I can't believe…’

Hindustan Times  

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Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration

Associated Press  

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'Blow up some heads': Don Jr. has plan to add MAGA podcasters to White House press corps
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Blow up some heads': Don Jr. has plan to add MAGA podcasters to White House press corps

Raw Story  

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Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force as he aids his father's bid for White House return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force as he aids his father's bid for White House return

Firstpost  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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CNN  

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Trump has long threatened the media. Press freedom groups fear he might make good on it
2 months ago

Trump has long threatened the media. Press freedom groups fear he might make good on it

CNN  

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The Independent  

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White House slams Trump’s threat to investigate NBC for ‘treason’: ‘Selfish, small, and dangerous’
1 year, 3 months ago

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The Independent  

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AP sources: Donald Trump Jr. speaks with Jan 6 committee
2 years, 8 months ago

AP sources: Donald Trump Jr. speaks with Jan 6 committee

ABP News  

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Donald Trump Jr ridiculed for scolding lesson to journalists after Biden fitness regimen story
3 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump Jr ridiculed for scolding lesson to journalists after Biden fitness regimen story

The Independent  

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Trump addresses GOP as power to shape national debate wanes
3 years, 9 months ago

Trump addresses GOP as power to shape national debate wanes

The Independent  

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Trump demands an "alternative" to Fox News as he accuses the network of spreading misinformation
4 years, 8 months ago

Trump demands an "alternative" to Fox News as he accuses the network of spreading misinformation

Salon  

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I used to run White House press briefings. Here’s how journalists should handle Trump (opinion)
4 years, 8 months ago

I used to run White House press briefings. Here’s how journalists should handle Trump (opinion)

CNN  

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White House could alter virus briefings to limit Trump role
4 years, 8 months ago

White House could alter virus briefings to limit Trump role

Associated Press  

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How a media-distracted Trump ended up derailing his own briefing
4 years, 8 months ago

How a media-distracted Trump ended up derailing his own briefing

CNN  

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How to fix the White House press briefings
4 years, 9 months ago

How to fix the White House press briefings

CNN  

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A Current Battleground: US Media in the Age of Trump
5 years, 2 months ago

A Current Battleground: US Media in the Age of Trump

Al Jazeera  

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5 years, 10 months ago

White House restricts press access as Kim, Trump meet

Associated Press  

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Donald Trump says he told Sarah Huckabee Sanders "not to bother" with White House press briefings
5 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump says he told Sarah Huckabee Sanders "not to bother" with White House press briefings

Salon  

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