Trump appoints new White House press secretary

· Politics · United States

US President Donald Trump appointed a new White House press secretary, according to NHK. The change in the administration's communications team comes amid ongoing tensions between the White House and news organizations, including a Justice Department investigation into five TV networks that stopped pooled coverage of Trump's appearances. The appointment is likely to shape how the administration engages with the press in the run-up to the midterm elections.

Why it matters：A change in the top communications role affects how the US administration deals with the press amid heightened media tensions.

Key points

  • Trump appointed a new White House press secretary, per NHK.
  • The change comes amid White House tensions with news organizations.
  • A Justice Department probe targets five TV networks over pool coverage.

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