White House News Photographers Association criticizes VP Harris for reducing media access on Air Force Two, cutting independent photographer seats from four to one.

The White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA) criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for drastically reducing media access, specifically by cutting the number of independent photographer seats on Air Force Two from four to one. WHNPA President Jessica Koscielniak expressed concern that this limits diverse coverage. Harris’s team responded that adding seats or a chase plane is not feasible due to resource constraints, while U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo cited Harris's busy schedule as a factor.

September 12, 2024
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