It suggests the government will choose the journalists who cover the president.

In a free country, leaders must not be able to choose their own press corps.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily White House press briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on February 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Leavitt held a news briefing to answer questions from members of the press. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily White House press briefing on Feb. 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong/Getty Images