Staff Reports
Donald Trump has once again unleashed his sharp tongue against the mainstream media, this time setting his sights on Fox News and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA). His target? Jacqui Heinrich, a senior correspondent at Fox News, who apparently has found her way into the former president’s crosshairs. Trump’s latest jab on Truth Social was more entertaining than a cat video, prompting much head-scratching among those who had the misfortune of tuning in to her weekend reporting.
In a classic Trumpian twist, he called Heinrich “absolutely terrible” and suggested she might fit in better over at CNN—where the ratings are as low as their journalistic standards. This feud stems from a growing animosity between Heinrich and the Trump administration. She’s been combative, especially when the White House attempted to shake up the media access to press briefings, opening the doors to “new media” and breaking the WHCA’s the age-old monopoly on who gets to ask the tough questions.
Trump is right. I was listening to Heinrich over the weekend also, and I couldn't believe her stubborn promotion of Left-wing talking points during her interviews. It was really annoying. She wasn't playing devil's advocate either.https://t.co/A4jq8LUjic
— Mark Mendlovitz (@MendlovitzMark) March 20, 2025
Heinrich, being a WHCA board member, was quick to protest the new arrangements, claiming that they undermine the democratic process. Apparently, the long-standing gatekeepers at the WHCA—those elite journalists handpicked to determine who gets entry into the press pool—are somehow the defenders of democracy. This is rich coming from an establishment that seems more interested in keeping the status quo than giving legitimate media a platform.
The White House has different plans, however. Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt assured the public that while Fox News wouldn’t lose its coveted access, the new rules would also allow other outlets in—a move aimed at spreading the president’s message far and wide. It’s almost as if the White House is tired of the same tired faces and is ready to roll out the welcome mat for a host of new perspectives.
Heinrich’s lamentations about giving power back to the people sound hollow, especially when one remembers the cozy little club the WHCA established. The new press strategy promises to ensure diverse voices are heard, even if that means irking folks like Heinrich, who seem to believe the press corps should remain a gated community. With Trump throwing shade and the White House shaking things up, this media saga is just getting started—buckle up for more fireworks.
