Overview

• Donald Trump Jr. stated that his father has discussed opening White House press briefings to podcasters and independent journalists with significant followings.
• The proposed changes could limit access for traditional media outlets like The New York TimesCNN, which Trump has criticized as biased.
• The White House Correspondents' Association currently manages seating arrangements in the briefing room, which has limited capacity for 49 credentialed members.
• During his campaign, Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance appeared on popular podcasts, including the Rogan Experience, which later endorsed Trump.
• Elon Musk, a key Trump ally and head of the new Department of Government Efficiency, has encouraged independent reporting on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing distrust of legacy media.