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Arthur Aidala cautions Trump WH on press stunner

Published 11:33 PM EST, Tue February 25, 2025

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press next to hats reading "Trump was right about everything", after signing an Executive Order at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on February 25, 2025. Trump signed an executive order on price transparency requirements on the health care industry to reinstate and strengthen them. He also signed an order on the supply of copper and foreign copper in the American market, the order charges Lutnick with looking at process to potentially impose tariffs or trade barriers. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Arthur Aidala cautions Trump WH on press stunner

The White House is now deciding who will be in its press pool – a job traditionally done by the White House Correspondents' Association. Arthur Aidala says the West Wing needs to proceed with caution, saying there is a reason freedom of the press is in the First Amendment.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the press next to hats reading "Trump was right about everything", after signing an Executive Order at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on February 25, 2025. Trump signed an executive order on price transparency requirements on the health care industry to reinstate and strengthen them. He also signed an order on the supply of copper and foreign copper in the American market, the order charges Lutnick with looking at process to potentially impose tariffs or trade barriers. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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