Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Melissa Goldin

Did Biden really purge hundreds of journalists? The viral claim taking over X exposed

After President Donald Trump’s recent decision to ban journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, online claims have emerged alleging that then-President Joe Biden stripped hundreds of reporters of White House credentials in 2023. However, these internet posts distort the real impact that a revised White House Press Office policy had on media members maintaining long-term passes for the complex.

Here is a closer examination of the established facts.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.