The days of the mainstream media monopoly on White House access are officially OVER, folks.
The Trump administration released its press pool rotation for February 17-22, 2026, and what a difference an America First president makes. While the usual suspects—CNN, NBC, the Washington Post—still have their slots, they're now sharing the briefing room with outlets that actually represent the tens of millions of Americans who put Donald Trump back in office.
A New Media Landscape
Take a look at the "New Media" column and you'll see names that would have been blacklisted under the Biden regime: Daily Wire, Breitbart, and Just the News all have designated rotation days. Meanwhile, Newsmax, OAN, and Real America's Voice (RAV) are represented in the Secondary TV slots throughout the week.
This isn't just scheduling—it's a statement. The Trump White House is making clear that access to the People's House belongs to ALL of the people, not just the coastal elites who spent years pushing Russia hoaxes and burying stories like Hunter Biden's laptop.
Legacy Media Still Present—But No Longer Dominant
Sure, CNN gets their Wednesday slot. The Washington Post is still there on Friday. But now they have to share oxygen with outlets like the Washington Examiner, the Daily Caller, and GB News—the British outlet that's been unapologetically covering stories American networks won't touch.
Even the Washington Blade and The Guardian made the cut, proving this administration isn't about censorship—unlike the previous occupants of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue who weaponized Big Tech to silence dissent.
What This Means for You
For everyday Americans who've felt ignored by the media-industrial complex, this rotation schedule represents something bigger than press credentials. It's validation. It's recognition that the MAGA movement isn't fringe—it's mainstream. And it's a promise that the stories that matter to working families, veterans, and patriots won't be buried on page A17 anymore.
The question now is simple: Will legacy media adapt to this new reality, or will they keep wondering why nobody trusts them anymore?