Podcasters, Bloggers, and Influencers Apply for White House Access Under New Rules

Thousands of independent journalists have applied for spots alongside legacy media. ‘Our audience is real, and we speak for the people,’ said one.

Reporters try to ask one last question before White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt ends her first news conference in the White House briefing room on Jan. 28. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

More than 7,400 people, many of whom are journalists representing independent media and other outlets from across the world, requested access to White House press briefings after rules were loosened, a White House official told The Epoch Times by email Jan. 29.

Among those who applied for credentials, many took to social media to announce their submissions.