The Pentagon just made a seriously controversial move by officially credentialing right-wing activist Laura Loomer to cover President Trump’s Department of Defense. This is huge news, and it was first reported by The Washington Post. Loomer’s new access signals a major shift in how the DoD is dealing with the media and Trump news, and frankly, I think this is pretty awful for traditional journalism.
This credentialing comes at a time when the Pentagon is implementing sweeping changes to its media policies, actively working to elevate more conservative and alternative outlets covering the Trump administration. It’s a complete paradox because while Loomer is getting access, a number of major news outlets are locked out.
