Laura Loomer Granted Pentagon Press Credentials Amid Controversial Media Overhaul
Far-right activist Laura Loomer has been credentialed to cover the U.S. Department of Defense as part of a revamped Pentagon press corps.
The new policy requires reporters to sign an agreement that bars them from soliciting off-script interviews or independently pursuing unapproved information.
- Dozens of legacy organizations, including The Washington Post, New York Times, CNN, and Fox News, have declined to sign the agreement and have walked out in protest.
- Right-wing outlets and social media influencers, including Laura Loomer, have accepted the framework and been added to the press corps.
Her inclusion comes as the Pentagon revamps its press corps, requiring new agreements that many mainstream outlets have declined to sign.
Laura Loomer's inclusion in the Pentagon press corps marks a significant shift in press norms.
Author's summary: Laura Loomer joins Pentagon press corps amid controversy.