White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks at the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC, on June 26, 2025. Celal Gunes/Anadolu/Getty Images

Members of the White House press corps are now restricted from the press secretary’s office, the latest in a series of Trump administration actions to limit media access.

The new rule says journalists cannot access what’s known as the “Upper Press” office space, where White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt works, “without an appointment.”

This area has been accessible to White House correspondents for decades, supporting a free flow of information between the president and the public.

The White House says the clampdown is due to security concerns.

“This policy will ensure adherence to best practices pertaining to acces

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