Staff Reports
The latest antics from the mainstream media demonstrate just how out of touch they have become with everyday Americans. Under the Trump administration’s second term, the White House has taken steps to put the hyper-partisan press corps in their place, ensuring that favoritism is not the norm. The liberal press is not taking kindly to this development, and the result has been nothing short of a spectacle.
This year has seen a remarkable shift in the landscape of White House press access. Shortly after Trump took office, he made the bold decision to welcome a broader array of media voices into the press briefing room. No longer were established outlets with a history of bias the only ones allowed to ask questions. Influencers and alternative media, long dismissed by the mainstream press, found themselves getting a seat at the table. This move infuriated the traditional media gatekeepers, who seem unable to adapt to the new rules of engagement.
Having served as a Moscow correspondent in the early days of Putin's reign, this reminds me of how the Kremlin took over its own press pool and made sure that only compliant journalists were given access.
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) February 25, 2025
A recent example of this upheaval can be seen in the ongoing feud with the Associated Press. The administration has taken a stand against their refusal to adopt neutral terminology, specifically their insistence on calling the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” This petty squabble highlights the absurdity of the press’s typical path, prioritizing ideological language over factual reporting. The response from the Trump White House is a clear message: the era of coddling biased reporting is over.
BOOM: Karoline Leavitt announces that press pool will now be determined by the White House not the WHCA
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) February 25, 2025
In a move that left the mainstream press quaking in their proverbial boots, Trump announced a significant shake-up to the White House Correspondents’ Association’s reign over media access. For decades, this group has wielded power over which outlets are allowed to report from the White House and who gets to ask the hard-hitting questions. Now, as the Trump administration dismantles this phony monopoly, the media watchdogs are having a meltdown. Their panic over losing control is palpable, with some prominent figures even making wild comparisons to authoritarian regimes, demonstrating just how out of touch they are when it comes to defining “independent journalism.”
The nostalgia for the days of cozy access to the administration is evident among Beltway reporters who once perpetuated the Russia collusion hoax, among other attacks on Trump. Those who once reveled in their ability to spread misinformation now find themselves on the outside looking in, dutifully lamenting the loss of their privileged press passes. The reality that many of these “journalists” simply do not understand is that the American people are fed up with their bias and nonsense. The Trump White House’s actions are not just a bold move; they are a breath of fresh air in a swamp of ideological fervor masquerading as journalism.
No sympathy can be found for the mainstream media’s plight; they have brought this upon themselves with their continued descent into partisanship. The days of taking media narratives at face value are over. It’s time for a new era, where diverse voices and genuine reporting take precedence over the old guard of biased outlets that failed to inform the public while pursuing their own agendas. Those who wish to remain relevant must adapt or face the consequences of their own intransigence. The American people deserve better, and it appears that the Trump administration is finally delivering on that promise by shaking up the status quo.
