Trump Media & Press Access
Latest in Trump Media & Press Access· Nov 9
Dana White turned down Trump's offer to serve as press secretary, citing his commitment to the UFC. The rejection underscores difficulty in filling senior communications roles from Trump's preferred pool of private-sector allies. No successor has been named for the position.
Disputes over press pool access, media credentials, and Trump administration control of official event coverage and communications.
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- Single source3 days ago
UFC chief White rejects Trump's press secretary offer
UFC President Dana White declined Trump's offer to serve as White House press secretary.
BBC News
- Reported by 2 outlets5 days ago
Trump taps UFC chief White for press secretary role
President Trump offered Dana White, who leads the UFC, the position of press secretary on Saturday.
Aaron Parnas · CNBC
- Single source25 days ago
Trump shifts stance on mail-in voting after years of criticism
Trump shifts position to encourage mail-in voting, reversing prior criticism of the practice.
Al Jazeera
- Single source27 days ago
Zacharia exits newly assumed communications post at executive office
Katie Zacharia is departing from her recently begun role as the administration's chief spokesperson after just several days.
Kagan Dunlap
- Single source28 days ago
White House backs new press secretary over credential concerns
The administration defended its newly appointed press secretary after reports suggested she lacks bar registration in states where she has resided.
BBC News
- Single source29 days ago
Trump plans to challenge ruling that preserves media outlet White House access
Trump administration appeals court order blocking White House ban on MSNBC, CNN, and Politico.
CNBC
- Reported by 3 outlets29 days ago
Court halts Trump administration's exclusion of three news organizations from White House
Federal judge blocks Trump's attempted ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico for a second time.
CNBC · The New York Times · NPR
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Justice department examines TV networks' handling of Trump pool access dispute
The White House barred certain news outlets from a Trump pool, prompting those organizations to limit their coverage participation, drawing federal scrutiny.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Justice Department examines TV networks' decision to halt Trump pool coverage
Justice Department investigates TV networks' handling of Trump pool coverage, raising political risk for media companies.
The New York Times
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
White House selects Trump Media advisor Zacharia as press secretary
Katie Zacharia, an advisor at Trump Media, has been chosen to serve as White House press secretary, according to a White House official.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Trump administration revokes CNN's access to Air Force One travel
The White House prevented CNN from accompanying President Trump aboard Air Force One for a scheduled Tennessee trip.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Trump administration halts traditional TV pool coverage, favors conservative networks for Xi visit
Trump administration suspends White House TV pool and restricts press access to Xi Jinping's arrival, redirecting coverage to conservative outlets.
The New York Times
- Single sourceNOT IN MAINSTREAM YETabout 2 months ago
Trump administration creates proprietary television channel as viewership disappoints
Trump administration launches in-house TV network; ratings underperform while White House tensions with mainstream media escalate.
Aaron Parnas