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The White House Correspondents Association (WHCA), a private organization with no legal authority, has historically controlled the White House briefing room, charging fees for access. Despite lacking official standing, they dictate which media outlets can attend briefings and travel with the president. In April 2020, I founded the National White House Correspondents' Association (NWCA) to challenge the WHCA's monopoly. After facing harassment and intimidation from WHCA members, I secured a deal with the White House to establish a new press tent on the North Lawn, symbolizing press freedom. The WHCA attempted to reclaim the tent after Biden's inauguration, but the Secret Service intervened. Recently, Axios reported that the Trump team plans to reform the briefing room, indicating a shift towards more inclusive media representation.