Summary
The Trump administration has restricted reporters from visiting a specific part of the White House press office without appointments due to the handling of sensitive information. This decision is part of recent changes related to media access at both the White House and the Department of Defense.
Key Facts
- President Trump's administration has limited press access to part of the White House press office.
- Reporters now need an appointment to visit an area near the Oval Office.
- The National Security Council says this is to protect sensitive information and improve coordination.
- Similar press access restrictions were introduced earlier at the Department of Defense.
- The White House Correspondents Association had no immediate comment on the change.
- Some reporters were previously removed from the permanent White House press pool but can still participate occasionally.
- Over 30 news organizations have rejected the new Pentagon press rules, viewing them as limiting press freedom.
