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White House Press Secretary Unveils Bold Media Initiative

1/29/2025

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In her inaugural press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt unveiled a bold initiative to welcome fresh media voices into the briefing room. This move, echoing President Trump's media strategy, seeks to engage independent journalists, podcasters, and social media influencers. Leavitt also pledged to restore press passes for journalists who had previously lost them, signaling a commitment to inclusivity in the evolving media landscape.

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In her inaugural press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt unveiled a bold initiative to welcome fresh media voices into the briefing room. This move, echoing President Trump's media strategy, seeks to engage independent journalists, podcasters, and social media influencers. Leavitt also pledged to restore press passes for journalists who had previously lost them, signaling a commitment to inclusivity in the evolving media landscape.