A large number of people, especially the youth, are using internet media platforms to stay updated with news. In view of this, the Trump administration has announced that it will allocate seats in the White House press briefing room to representatives of internet media outlets including podcasters, content creators. He has named all these 'new media'.

The move, led by 27-year-old press secretary Caroline Levitt, is aimed at providing representation to groups that previously did not have a presence in the briefing room. Levitt is the youngest White House press secretary in US history.

Millions of Americans are getting news from internet media

Levitt said during his first daily press briefing on Tuesday that millions of Americans, especially young people, are turning away from television and newspapers to podcasts, blogs, and other forms of internet media for their news. It is important for our team to share President Trump's message widely and adapt the White House to the emerging media landscape of 2025.

Who reviews the application?

Levitt has invited freelance journalists, podcasters, internet media influencers and content creators to apply for White House press credentials through the website. The front row seat in the briefing room will now be designated the 'New Media Seat.'

Until now this was traditionally reserved for the press secretary's staff. Applications will be reviewed by Levitt's team and those who meet the criteria and meet the security requirements of the US Secret Service will be awarded certificates.