The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a briefing aimed at pro-Trump influencers, marking a shift in media engagement. While she proclaimed an inclusive approach, the event excluded skeptical outlets, drawing criticism. Mediaite's Aidan McLaughlin supported new media representation in briefings, arguing they reflect significant public sentiment. Yet, he highlighted that fawning questions undermined their role as representatives of their audiences, raising concerns about the briefing's lack of critical discourse. Some questions, like one praising deportations for English-speaking Uber drivers, exemplified this trend.
Thanks so much, Karoline both for having us and for granting me the first question here, Wexler said. And I can attest to the deportations in Florida. My Uber drivers finally speak English again, so thank you for that.
New media deserved this shot that they've gotten, McLaughlin wrote. In the wake of Trump's remarkable victory, these [pro-Trump] figures now speak for an agenda supported by a plurality of the country.
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