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Just the News Founder and Editor-in-Chief John Solomon is calling for the creation of a new White House press pool, one that would practice authentic journalism by asking “the people’s questions” rather than participating in what Solomon claims is an atmosphere of “political effect.”

Solomon was speaking to Matt Margolis on the podcast John Solomon Reports. Margolis, a conservative columnist and author, argues in his latest book “Airborne” that the American media has “weaponized the coronavirus against Donald Trump.”

Margolis during the podcast argued that journalists at the White House press conference are in general “trying to create a narrative” instead of “trying to get the information.”

Solomon, in response, stated that White House officials need to move toward creating “a second White House press pool” in order to “create competition” and promote authentic journalism at the executive branch.

The White House Correspondents Association “has had a monopoly on [the White House briefing room] for so long,” Solomon said, stating that the WHCA has engaged in effective censorship by the way it conducts press briefings. . . .

Recalling the at-times acrimonious interactions between Reagan/Bush Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater and former ABC White House Correspondent Sam Donaldson, Solomon said: “[Those press briefings] may have been confrontational, but at least you got news, at least you were asking the people’s questions. Today, all you get is political effect.”

Solomon, the former Washington assistant bureau chief for the Associated Press, said: “I almost never expressed an opinion. But since it’s a professional opinion about the state of the news media, it is time for this White House to create a pool.”

“If done right,” Solomon added, “you can bring some real news every day, get the American people what they need to know. Instead, we get a lot of late night comedy skits out of it. It’s terrible.”

(Excerpt from Just the News. Article by Daniel Payne. Photo from Getty Images.)

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Huesman Brandi
August 18, 2020

This is an excellent idea!!!! Please, please, please, Mr. President!!!!

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Jacque
August 18, 2020

AMEN!!!!!!

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Randie Ray
August 18, 2020

Lord, let this good idea be given wings to fly. Thank You, Jesus.

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Bonny Dyer
August 18, 2020

Father God I pray for righteous men and women to be in our press corps. I pray for repentance to come forth in America like it did when the enemy destroyed the people in the Twin Towers. 2 Chr 7:14.

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Bonny Dyer
August 18, 2020

Amid the onslaught of Covid-19 and men not knowing what’s next, I pray for the word of truth to go out in the land via the Internet. I pray for God’s will to be done. I pray for the continuation of the MSOG REVIVAL on Facebook and on YouTube. I pray for true apostles to come to the forefront. I pray for pastors to hear the word of truth in Jeremiah 10:21. Pastors need to repent!

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Brian
August 18, 2020

Father God, You know what a mess our media is in this country. I pray for a return to sanity by our media,especially in the White House press pool. These reporters have a strong influence in our society, and honest, unbiased reporting is crucial. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, please allow the truth to be the priority for the White House press pool, and the media in general in our nation.

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Torrey
August 18, 2020

Heavenly Father let this be your will and your way to proceed with a new News Press etc. and not the will of the White House to control the narrative like some others. We decree all hidden agendas expose and dealt with in Jesus name.

We Pray for righteousness and justice, the foundation of the Lord’s throne to be reestablished in America.

Psalms 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.

Romans 14:17 Let the righteousness, peace, and joy of the kingdom be established in our nation.
In Jesus name. Amen!

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Carol Carr
August 17, 2020

On 8/17/202 5:40 PM
Mrs. Kubal & technical staff
We can bearly hear you & you guest is blasting us out because we have the sound as loud as possible. We really would like to hear you, Mrs. Kubal.
Sincerely Frustrated,
Carol Carr

P Erickson
August 17, 2020

Declaring Job 12:22 “He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into light.” And..

Proverbs 12:3–6. “May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue – those who say, “by our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us – who is Lord over us?” “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise, “says the Lord. “I will protect them from those who malign them. “And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.

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Beth
August 17, 2020

Oh God, we give you all glory, honor and thanks for what you are doing in this nation. This is a huge step for truth in media to take stage. Father, fan the flame of truth and righteousness in this nation to return us to a godly nation that honors you. Thank you Lord for using John Solomon to lead the way for truth coming from an honest perspective instead of lies. May the truth be known to all people! In Jesus holy and powerful name we pray, Amen!

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james sadler
August 17, 2020

We are praying for value votes EVERYDAY . . . . GOD BLESS THE USA !!!

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Kathryn
August 17, 2020

Father,
I thank you for people who make astute observations that could bring about change. I continue to lift the media to you and ask that you call people out to be true to their real job – journalism and to reject the way that they are having to spin a prescribed narrative. Thank you for those who have walked away from such behavior and I ask for more to be brave and join their ranks. Help those who have the ability to make decisions about the press corp to seriously consider this recommendation. I ask for a restoration of sanity and civility and honesty to be present so that it isn’t just a theater performance that seeks to make the president and his staff look negative or stupid. Thank you for the way you have placed intelligent and articulate people to handle these issues and I pray for a covering of protection over their families and their lives. You are the God of truth. We seek to know the truth in all realms. Please make a way for the truth to be heard in our press conferences.

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Michele L. Gute
August 17, 2020

Lord Jesus, Thank You for John Solomon. Thank You for divine inspiration for a different press pool, one that gives competitors to the current press pool. Father God, open the doors for this, In Jesus Name. We come against every principality and power of the dark that are waging was against the american people through the press, We break those powers in the name of Jesus. Thank You Father God for reporters that are righteous and true, those that would ask poignant questions instead of the narrative/gotcha questions that we have now. We Love You Jesus and We put our Trust in You. Amen

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