He’s the Face of a White House Press Corps Under Attack by Trump

Published On Mar 3, 2025, 9:20 AM

Eugene Daniels, the incoming president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, is stepping into a role amid a tense relationship between the Trump administration and the media. His new position comes as he transitions from Politico to an on-air role at MSNBC. The Trump administration's recent actions, including banning the Associated Press from press coverage, have further strained relations with news organizations, prompting protests from multiple outlets and a First Amendment lawsuit from the A.P.