In that era, that kind of managed access had a purpose. Today, in a digital age where officials publish their thoughts directly to social media, and official photos and videos are freely shared online, the purpose of a physically present reporter is far more nebulous.
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Brian Stelter
"The first known instance of a so-called pool reporter inside the White House was in 1881 after President James A. Garfield was shot." AP reporter Franklin Trusdell "sat outside his sick room, listening to him breathe and sharing updates" with other correspondents. apnews.com/article/trum...
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