The White House Correspondents’ Association has urged source to allow at least one White House print pool reporter to be present in the studio during the upcoming presidential debate. A pool reporter plays a crucial role in covering events on behalf of a larger group of media outlets, acting as the eyes and ears for other news organizations by relaying information back to them.
In a statement, the WHCA expressed deep concern over source's repeated rejection of requests to include the White House travel pool inside the studio for the debate. The event, set to take place in a closed studio at source without an audience, will have print pool photographers present throughout, with one print pool reporter allowed to enter during commercial breaks.
