The White House has restricted press access to several rooms in the West Wing, including the Upper Press area where key communications department offices are located. Reporters will now require prior permission to enter these spaces, according to a document cited by The Washington Post. The move has drawn criticism from White House correspondents.
The administration stated the decision stems from “recent structural changes” in the US National Security Council, requiring communications staff to handle confidential materials in the West Wing. The White House Correspondents Association opposed the measure, with its president, Weijia Jiang, warning it would harm transparency and access to government information.
