The White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) has condemned the reduction in media access to Vice President Kamala Harris, following her nomination as the Democratic candidate for president. WHNPA President Jessica Koscielniak highlighted that the travel pool on Air Force Two had been reduced from 13 to nine, significantly affecting independent news photographers. The Harris campaign stated the reduction was necessary to accommodate additional security personnel but offered no alternatives. The WHNPA suggested solutions such as using a chase plane or reorganizing seat allocation, but the Harris campaign deemed these options unviable due to resource constraints. The situation has led to increased frustration among journalists, who argue that the reduced access hampers fair and comprehensive coverage. Calls for restoring the previous level of media access continue to be emphasized by the WHNPA and major news organizations.