And so begins the dreary
administration of the nation’s 45th President.
The following
statement is attributed to Jeff Ballou, president of the National Press Club:
"The
National Press Club welcomes a healthy discussion and debate on the stories of
the day. However, it's absurd and unacceptable to insult and impugn the motives
of credentialed journalists for accurate reporting. Additionally, the National
Press Club is alarmed by reports that several media outlets who have regularly
been credentialed to cover the White House and Congress were denied credentials
related to the inauguration. We do not expect or anticipate the White House to
like every story written about it. We do expect and anticipate that journalists
will be free and able to cover this or any other administration."
Founded in 1908, the
National Press Club has 3,100 members worldwide and is a strong advocate for
Press Freedom.
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