Donald Trump Jr. Hints at Mainstream Media Removal from Press Room

President-elect Donald Trump may upend the traditional White House press room structure by giving independent media and podcasters like Joe Rogan a seat at the table, according to his son, Donald Trump Jr. Speaking on his Rumble show, Triggered, Trump Jr. revealed the idea is gaining traction as the incoming administration seeks to hold legacy media accountable for years of bias.

The idea was sparked during a conversation between Trump Jr., his father, and Elon Musk following a recent SpaceX launch. Trump Jr. noted that the president-elect is seriously considering removing entrenched legacy media outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post from their coveted seats in the White House press room.

“We had the conversation about opening up the press room to a lot of these independent journalists,” Trump Jr. said. “If the New York Times has lied, they’ve been adverse to everything, they’re functioning as the marketing arm of the Democrat Party, why not open it up to people who have larger viewerships, stronger followings?”

Conservative commentator Michael Knowles, who discussed the idea on Triggered, highlighted how mainstream outlets have alienated Americans by prioritizing narratives over honest reporting. Knowles argued that independent media like podcasters and streamers are not only more trustworthy but also command larger, more engaged audiences.

“If they’re dishonest, if they’re not asking questions that are in the interest of the American people, and the American people aren’t even paying attention,” Knowles said, “is the White House Briefing Room a charity now for journalists who otherwise would be out of work? Sorry guys, learn to code.”

This move would also align with Trump’s broader strategy of bypassing legacy media gatekeepers. During his first term, Trump relied heavily on social media platforms to communicate directly with the public, sidestepping traditional outlets that he frequently accused of peddling “fake news.”

Predictably, this proposal has already drawn criticism from the Left. Critics argue that excluding outlets like The Washington Post or The New York Times would diminish the credibility of the press room. However, as Knowles pointed out, these same outlets admit that alternative media is dominating their space, both in reach and influence.

Democrats and media elites may resist the change, but Trump’s move reflects a broader shift in how Americans consume news. With trust in legacy media at historic lows, opening the White House press room to a more diverse set of voices could reinvigorate public confidence in the transparency of the presidency.

The potential reordering of the White House press room is not just symbolic it’s a declaration that media accountability matters. Legacy outlets have spent years acting as partisan actors, alienating the very Americans they are supposed to serve. By bringing in independent voices, the Trump administration could create a press room that truly reflects the diverse perspectives of the American people.

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