Donald Trump Jr. Hints at Big Changes in White House Press Briefing Room

He said his father, the president-elect, likes the idea of supplementing traditional media with reporters who have more influence and viewership.

Donald Trump Jr. speaks as former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) listens alongside Tiffany Trump's spouse Michael Boulos (2nd L), Tiffany Trump (3rd L), Co-chair of the Republican National Committee Lara Trump (3rd R), and Eric Trump (R), during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Nov. 5, 2024. Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images

Donald Trump Jr. has suggested that his father, the president-elect, may replace traditional media with podcasters and independent journalists in the White House press briefing room.

The idea is under consideration, “given how the media has behaved” toward the 45th president in the past, Trump Jr. said on his Nov. 25 podcast episode.