Even this shows the importance of organized resistance and institutional backing. The NYT (per @jfallows.bsky.social ) dropped out of the #WHCD long ago. That makes it much easier for Peter Baker to say it should be ended.
Peter BakerHave been a member of the @whca.bsky.social almost continuously since the 1990s. Our mission is to defend the First Amendment rights of White House correspondents to report on the president without fear or favor. Unfortunately last night did not advance that cause. Time to rethink the dinner.