Trump weighs moving White House press corps out of building
Summary
President Trump has discussed moving the White House press corps to a different building, which could increase tensions between his administration and news organizations. No final decision has been made, but the idea has been considered several times, including before his first term.Key Facts
- President Trump and his allies have talked about relocating the White House press corps outside the current building.
- This idea has been suggested to address space issues and has been considered since before Trump took office in 2017.
- The current White House press briefing room was created during the Nixon administration and replaced a swimming pool.
- Last month, Trump shared images suggesting the press briefing room might be turned back into a pool.
- Trump’s administration has had ongoing conflicts with news organizations, including attempts to ban some outlets from the White House.
- A federal judge ruled that banning certain news outlets likely violated the First Amendment.
- The Pentagon has recently changed press access rules, moving reporters to a workspace outside the main building.
- White House communications director said all options are open and an announcement will be made when appropriate.
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