The White House daily press briefing, designed to disseminate important news and provide journalists with a regular opportunity to hold officials to account, has devolved into an uninformative "spectacle" that communications experts argue no longer serves the purpose it once did.
Media experts say developments such as the 24/7 news cycle, the internet, and social media have drastically diminished the need for a designated White House spokesperson and daily briefing, at least in its current form.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.