It would appear that the White House is now cracking down on media members it does not want in the briefing room.
Due to some outbursts in the room since Biden has taken over, KJP and Joe are cooking up some new rules.
The rules are scheduled to go into effect in July.
No More Games
I believe there are two reasons these new rules are being put in place.
First is Simon Ateba, who regularly calls out KJP for not calling on him.
Second, the reporting from the New York Post regarding Joe Biden and Hunter Biden.
Media members now have until July to prove “accreditation by a press gallery in either the Supreme Court, U.S. Senate or U.S. House of Representatives.”
Additionally, all reporters must “submit to any necessary investigation by the U.S. Secret Service to determine eligibility for access to the White House complex, where Secret Service will determine eligibility based on whether the applicant presents a potential risk to the safety or security of the President, the Vice President, or the White House complex.”
While in the briefing room, they are required to act in a “professional manner,” and not impede “events or briefings” on campus.
The letter stated, “The White House expects that all hard pass holders will act in a professional manner while on White House grounds by respecting their colleagues, White House employees, and guests; observing stated restrictions on access to areas of the White House or credentialed events; and not impeding events or briefings on campus.
“Absent security concerns involving the United States Secret Service or other exigent circumstances, the White House will provide a written warning to you if your conduct violates these expectations. Subsequent violations may lead to the suspension or revocation of your hard pass, following notice and an opportunity to respond.”
Ateba responded to the new rules, stating, “While I don’t feel upset that the White House is making changes due to my presence, it is ironic that these modifications come shortly after President Biden declared that journalism is not a crime on World Press Freedom Day.
“It appears that if you excel at your job, both the WHCA and the White House may work together to target you.
“This situation exacerbates the public’s lack of trust in the media and politicians in Washington.”
At this point, reporters will be terrified to push back on anything that comes out of the out of KJP or Kirby for fear of losing their credentials.
Source: Daily Caller
