Don Lemon Applied to be in The White House Briefing Room as an Independent Journalist | Grammys 2025
On the Grammys 2025 red carpet, Don Lemon tells THR he’s excited to see content creators and influencers in the White House press room. Plus, will the White House be “bold enough and smart enough” to put Don Lemon in their briefing room?
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces major changes for media at first briefing
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced significant changes to White House briefings to allow for influencers and podcast hosts to apply for media credentials.
White House receives 7,400 requests for ‘new media’ seat in briefing room
The seat made available by press secretary Karoline Leavitt has historically been occupied by White House staff.
White House Says It Is Opening Briefing Room to “Podcasters, Social Media Influencers and Content Creators”
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, making her debut behind the podium Tuesday, announced that the Trump White House would open up the briefing room to “independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers and content creators,” and would be creating a dedicated seat in the first row for new media.
Non-traditional media, TikTokers tout applying for White House Press passes: 'The right thing'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's announcement of a new media seat in the briefing room has been met with praise.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Shake Up To White House Briefing Room
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a few changes to the White House press corps Tuesday during her first briefing at the lectern. Ahead of Trump’s swearing in, Leavitt repeatedly teased the administration’s desire to switch up the briefing room and highlight more independent media.
White House to allow seats for ‘new media’ in briefing room
The White House is rolling out a new policy allowing opportunities for so-called “new media” outlets and content creators to ask questions during press briefings. White House press
Welcome, Podcasters! White House Wants New Media at the Press Briefing.
President Trump’s press secretary invited social media influencers and content creators to sit with the traditional press corps.
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary, makes her debut in the briefing room
The youngest person to serve as White House press secretary has made her debut in the briefing room, promising to hold briefings often.
In First White House Briefing, Youngest Press Secretary Ever Eschews Tradition
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would open the briefing room to bloggers, podcasters and social-media influencers.
How Karoline Leavitt’s first White House press briefing compares to predecessors
Leavitt can claim a first of her own — at age 27, she is the youngest White House press secretary in history — though she hopes to become better known for her ability to speak for and defend the Trump administration.
Karoline Leavitt, youngest White House press secretary, makes briefing room debut
When Leavitt, 27, walks out into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Tuesday, she'll be the youngest press secretary to ...
Podcast host says he received 'eye rolls,' 'smirks' from reporters during White House briefing debut
"Ruthless" co-host John Ashbrook appeared on "The Will Cain Show" to share his experience as a member of the "new media" to ...