New media” reporters and influencers cheered the White House’s announcement on Tuesday that it was expanding the press pool in the White House press briefing to podcasters, independent journalists, and social media influencers.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, making her debut behind the podium Tuesday, announced that the Trump White House would open up the briefing room to “independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers and content creators,” and would be creating a dedicated seat in the first row for new media.

The White House is rolling out a new policy allowing opportunities for so-called “new media” outlets and content creators to ask questions during press briefings. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the move during her first briefing on Tuesday,

The Trump administration, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is allocating seats in the White House press room to new media outlets, including podcasters and social media influencers. This initiative aims to adapt to modern news consumption trends and uphold the First Amendment while inviting diverse media voices to apply for credentials through a new official website.