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The Trump administration has drawn a clear line between responsible journalism and political espionage. On Friday, President Donald Trump’s White House officially barred reporters from accessing a key section of the West Wing—known as the
The move follows mounting evidence that members of the mainstream media had been eavesdropping on private cabinet discussions and secretly recording sensitive material.
For years, the so-called “press freedom” crowd has used their credentials as a license to invade privacy, twist quotes, and undermine the President’s agenda. But under Trump’s leadership, that era of unchecked access and deep-state leaks appears to be ending.

The new order, issued by the National Security Council and enforced by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, states that no reporter may enter the Upper Press without an appointment. The memo cited “the protection of sensitive material from unauthorized disclosure,” an objective most Americans would find not only reasonable but essential.
Cheung, known for his no-nonsense defense of the administration, revealed that this decision wasn’t made lightly. “Cabinet secretaries were being ambushed and secretly recorded by reporters lurking outside private offices,” he said. “It’s an unacceptable breach of trust.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, one of the most dynamic figures in the administration, has become a target for left-leaning journalists desperate to manufacture controversy. Sources confirm that several mainstream reporters were caught “hovering” near her office door—listening in during confidential cabinet meetings.
Cheung posted on X, formerly Twitter, that some of these reporters had even taken unauthorized photos of classified briefing materials. “We’ve had to chase reporters down who started strolling into restricted areas towards the Oval. Total absence of boundaries,” he wrote.
This isn’t a crackdown on the free press—it’s a defense against a press that’s gone rogue. For too long, major outlets like CNN, The Washington Post, and The New York Times have blurred the line between journalism and sabotage. Trump’s team is drawing that line again.

The new restrictions apply only to the Upper Press, the area adjacent to the Oval Office and Press Secretary Leavitt’s workspace. Journalists will still have full access to the Lower Press section near the briefing room. That means legitimate reporting isn’t being silenced—it’s being held to professional standards.
The decision follows other necessary reforms implemented by the Trump administration to restore order and discipline in government communication. Earlier this month, several outlets—including AFP—refused to comply with updated Pentagon press guidelines designed to protect classified material.
Rather than adapt, these same outlets are now crying “censorship.” But the reality is simpler: President Trump is putting national security above media theatrics.
For years, legacy media have operated like a political class of their own—waltzing through restricted areas, pestering staff, and mining private conversations for clickbait. When Trump first took office in 2017, he promised to expose the rot in Washington. Now, with his return to the White House, he’s making good on that promise once again.
Insiders say that the National Security Council’s new structure, which Trump placed under the leadership of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has increased the sensitivity of information handled in the West Wing. The need for tighter access is both logical and overdue.
The incident that triggered this move reportedly occurred after reporters were caught eavesdropping during a closed-door meeting with Leavitt and a visiting cabinet member. Witnesses claim the individuals were literally pressing their ears to the door—an act that would be unthinkable under any prior administration.
“This isn’t journalism; it’s espionage,” one senior official remarked privately. “If any conservative reporter had pulled something like that during the Obama years, they’d have been escorted out in handcuffs.”
The media’s meltdown over the new rule only exposes their arrogance. For decades, they’ve acted as though the White House was their playground. But under Trump, the people’s house is once again being protected for the people—not the pundits.
Leavitt herself has taken the attacks in stride. A rising star within Trump’s circle, she has faced relentless harassment from leftist journalists since stepping into the role. Despite that, she continues to deliver sharp, confident briefings that highlight the administration’s achievements—from freeing American hostages to restoring order on the southern border.
Many conservatives have applauded the move, saying it’s about time the White House stopped rewarding bad behavior. “If you can’t respect basic security rules, you don’t belong anywhere near the President’s staff,” one commentator said on Truth Social.
Meanwhile, liberal reporters are crying foul, framing their restriction as an “attack on democracy.” But Americans aren’t buying it. Polls show record-low trust in mainstream media, with many citizens agreeing that the press has become little more than a propaganda arm for the left.
Trump supporters see this as another victory in the fight to drain the swamp—not just in government, but in journalism. As one viral post put it: “They spied, they lied, and now they’ve been denied.”
Liberal Unions Will Accept ‘Severe Hardship’ If They Can Stick It To Trump During Shutdown

Numerous federal unions have expressed their readiness to support a government shutdown, notwithstanding the potential for significant repercussions, including job losses, for their members due to a budget breach.
The Federal Unionists Network (FUN) and 35 national, state, and local unions revealed in a memo to prominent Democratic leaders on Monday, imploring them to resist a clean GOP budget package — a move many perceive as Democrats playing politics with the government shutdown.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have made it clear they are content keeping the government shut down unless President Donald Trump and Republicans cave to their demands to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants, among other things.
“A government shutdown is never Plan A,” the letter from the FUN and 35 cosponsoring unions reads. “Federal workers and the communities we serve will face severe hardship. But federal workers will willingly forego paychecks in the hopes of preserving the programs we have devoted our lives to administering.”
“In order to save our services today, we need to send a message to this Administration that enough is enough,” the letter continues.
Schumer explicitly rationalized collaborating with Republicans to finance the government in March by asserting that a government shutdown would yield extensive repercussions for federal employees.
Prominent Democratic leaders are insisting that Republicans consent to prolong Biden-era Obamacare subsidies in return for their backing. A permanent extension would incur a cost of $350 billion to federal taxpayers over the forthcoming decade, as per a recent estimate by the Congressional Budget Office.
Republicans contend that Congress should address government financing prior to deliberating on the tax credits, which are not set to expire until December 31.
Senate Republicans now perceive the Democrats’ stance on the shutdown as an act of hostage-taking, with no substantial basis for negotiations until the government reopens.
The informal discussions, which Republicans emphasize are not comprehensive negotiations, have yielded a conciliatory gesture from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., who indicated to Senate Democrats that he would provide them a vote on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits in exchange for their support in reopening the government.
Last week, for the tenth time, they obstructed his attempt to restore the lights and subsequently impeded a procedural motion to enable members to deliberate on the annual defense budget measure.
In both cases, Democrats sought assurances that Thune and the Republicans were unable to furnish.
“The Dems, someday, they’re going to rue the day they did this, because we have offered up an open appropriations process, regular order, doing things that way,” Thune told Fox News.
“I think it’s unfortunate, but it’s a reality that we’re dealing with,” he continued. “And I hope they change their mind and realize that it’s in everybody’s best interest to try and at least get the government open and then start going to work and funding the government the old-fashioned way.”
Numerous Republicans anticipated that following the “No Kings” event in Washington, D.C., over the weekend, Senate Democrats would reconsider their stance.
Conversely, some perceive it as a performative opportunity for congressional Democrats to demonstrate their resistance against President Donald Trump and the GOP.
Senate Majority Leader Thune said last week that at least two additional Senate Democrats are in discussions to break ranks with Schumer.
The partial government shutdown is now nearing three weeks.
So far, only three Senate Democrats — John Fetterman (PA), Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), and Angus King (ME), an independent who caucuses with Democrats — have joined Republicans in supporting efforts to release federal funds. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) remains the lone Republican holdout.
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But Thune indicated to Fox News that more Democrats are set to join Republicans in support of a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government.
The House has already approved a temporary funding measure to keep the government open through late November, but Schumer has thus far prevented most of his caucus from backing the bill.
The measure requires 60 votes to advance in the Senate, meaning at least eight Democrats would need to cross party lines if Paul continues to oppose it — a move Thune suggested is increasingly likely.
