Overview

• Karoline Leavitt, at 27 the youngest White House press secretary, has introduced 'new media' briefings exclusively for pro-Trump influencers, bypassing traditional media outlets.
• The briefings feature influencers asking fawning or softball questions, often avoiding substantive follow-ups on key issues such as the release of Epstein-related documents.
• Leavitt claims these sessions fulfill her promise to engage all media, but critics argue they serve as platforms for partisan messaging and controlled narratives.
• Participants, including former press secretary Sean Spicer and influencers like Rogan O’Handley, praised the administration while questioning the inclusion of legacy media in other briefings.
• The briefings conclude with applause from attendees, highlighting their celebratory tone and raising further questions about the events' journalistic integrity.