The Biden White House says “conspiracy theories” and “disinformation” will not be “tolerated”

[Valin]

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These subjective buzzwords could dictate which outlets are allowed to attend White House press briefings.

Tom Parker

Jan 25 2021

The Biden White House is developing new press pass criteria in consultation with the White House Communications Agency (WHCA) that prohibit what the White House deems to be “conspiracy theories” and “disinformation.”

According to Politico, President Biden’s team is working with the WHCA to outline new criteria for qualifying for a “hard pass” which gives individuals and media outlets access to White House press briefings. Current press pass holders will then have to meet these new criteria to retain their hard passes.

Deputy White House press secretary T.J. Ducklo said reporters covering the White House will be expected to “operate in good faith and tell their audience the truth.” He added:

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“Organizations or individuals who traffic in conspiracy theories, propaganda and lies to spread disinformation will not be tolerated, and we’ll work with the WHCA to decide how to handle those instances moving forward.”

Of course, what constitutes a conspiracy theory, propaganda, lies or disinformation varies widely depending upon who is making the determination.

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[SDwaters]

How do we sue to have all the press who pushed Russia Russia Russia for four years barred?  Seems that would fall under the "equal protection" clause of the 14th amendment.

[Valin]

1 hour ago, SDwaters said:

How do we sue to have all the press who pushed Russia Russia Russia for four years barred?  Seems that would fall under the "equal protection" clause of the 14th amendment.

 

But that was true...even if it wasn't, because Donald Trump is a poopyhead.