White House Ends Guaranteed Wire Access After Court Order

After a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore the Associated Press (AP)'s access to the White House press pool, the administration removed the dedicated wire service position entirely, impacting AP, Reuters, and Bloomberg. Now, these newswires must compete with other print outlets for a rotating pool spot, significantly reducing their guaranteed daily access to presidential coverage. The White House claims the policy treats all outlets equally and reflects modern media consumption, while press freedom advocates argue it undermines public access to impartial news. Legal experts suggest the move exploits a loophole in the judge’s order, which did not require wire services to have a guaranteed pool spot. The AP and other affected outlets have condemned the change and are seeking further judicial enforcement of the original order. The administration is appealing the court's ruling, and the dispute over media access continues.