White House Unveils Rules Targeting Journalists Who Refuse To Be ‘Professional’

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White House Unveils Rules Targeting Journalists Who Refuse To Be ‘Professional’


Diana Glebova
White House Correspondent
May 06, 2023 9:10 PM ET
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The White House released new requirements Friday outlining which journalists are allowed in the briefing room and presidential events, and warning about unprofessional behavior.

The new rules require journalists to submit a letter to gain access to the White House grounds with information about their employment, mandating that reporters work for “an organization whose principal business is news dissemination.”

The rule change comes as the administration has been facing repeated outbursts in the briefing room from reporters like Simon Ateba, and comes days after World Press Freedom Day. Journalists have called out White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for not giving fair representation in the briefing room and the Biden administration has faced criticism from the press corps over unfair access to White House events.

All current “hard passes,” which are used to gain access to the White House grounds and press briefings, will expire July 31.

The letter requires reporters to submit their physical address, a statement saying they have accessed the White House in the last six months and cover the White House “on a regular basis,” as well as proof of “accreditation by a press gallery in either the Supreme Court, U.S. Senate or U.S. House of Representatives.”

Reporters will also have to state they have the willingness “to 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.”

The guidelines include a provision stating that journalists who have access to the White House maintain a “professional manner,” and not impede “events or briefings” on campus. Violators face the possibility of suspension.

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[christian]

Professional now means owned lock-stepping democrat WOKE stooges?

[Smokin Joe]

Professional now means owned lock-stepping democrat WOKE stooges?

Yep. I have little doubt they are getting paid for their efforts following the script.

Getting paid for your work used to define "professional", with a certain demeanor expected, but the haranguing that most Republicans and conservatives have faced of late indicates that 'demeanor' is only expected of some (those who point out the lies).

[DefiantMassRINO]

[240B]

This is specifically targeted at Ateba and Peter Doocy, along with anyone else who does not fall in line with the agenda.
Always remember, when Leftists disrupt press meetings and tear up the State of the Union address they are heroes who are "saving democracy". When Republicans do it, they are "unprofessional", disrespectful, and are destroying our democracy.