Jonathan Swan

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Jonathan Swan @jonathanvswan

I guess it depends on how you define “access-journalism.” The White House emails out dial-in details to the press pool to say they’ll hold a background briefing on X policy subject. I occasionally listen in on the calls when the subject matter interests me. — PolitiTweet.org

@jonathanvswan You say that as if you and other reporters are somehow forced to participate in these access-journalism calls.

Posted Dec. 6, 2019 Hibernated

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Jonathan Swan @jonathanvswan

Usually once or twice a week, senior White House officials hold officially sanctioned anonymously sourced calls with dozens of reporters from American outlets and sometimes international outlets. They demand that these calls be attributed to “senior administration officials.” — PolitiTweet.org

Do not believe any article or story you read or see that uses “anonymous sources” having to do with trade or any ot… https://t.co/NM6gWekWFT

Posted Dec. 6, 2019 Hibernated

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Can’t speak for others, but in my case nothing would happen. I probably dial into 10% of these calls & write a story based on an official call a couple times a year. They’re usually just basic talking points. But you could be the guy to do it Ben! Your outlet is on these calls. — PolitiTweet.org

What would happen if reporters just stopped going on these conference calls, or if just one of them got on the call… https://t.co/XpPDDWKHM8

Posted Dec. 6, 2019 Hibernated