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January 28, 2025

Press Secretary Leavitt gives front-row seats to podcasters over mainstream media

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Alternative media prioritized over traditional outlets in press strategy shift

Press Secretary Karoline LeavittKaroline Leavitt gave her first briefing prioritizing alternative media over traditional outlets

The shift demonstrates how presidents control information flow by choosing which reporters get access

White House press corps traditions face pressure as administration elevates non-traditional media

Alternative media outlets often provide more favorable coverage than established news organizations

Presidential control over press access affects what information reaches the public

Traditional White House press briefing norms allow presidents to bypass established journalism

The change reflects broader executive branch power over public communication and narrative control

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What you can do

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Support press freedom organizations like White House Correspondents Association at whca.org

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Contact your Representatives at 202-224-3121 to support equal press access regardless of outlet type

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Join Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press at rcfp.org defending traditional press access

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Subscribe to diverse news sources including both traditional and alternative media for balanced coverage

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Support S.52 - PRESS Act protecting journalists' rights to government information access

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Monitor White House press briefings at whitehouse.gov to track information access patterns