NewsYamiche Alcindor Will Return To White House Briefing Room

Yamiche Alcindor Will Return To White House Briefing Room

Alcindor worked as a correspondent for PBS NewsHour during Trump’s first term in office.

Journalist Yamiche Alcindor will be NBC News‘ White House correspondent during the second Trump administration. Alcindor made the announcement on X on Jan. 13. The correspondent expressed her gratitude for the position and invited her social media followers to engage in the journalistic process.

“I’m heading back to the White House beat for @NBCNews to cover the second Trump administration. It’s a true honor to be a journalist, and I welcome all news tips and story ideas,” she wrote.

I’m heading back to the White House beat for @NBCNews to cover the second Trump administration. It’s a true honor to be a journalist and I welcome all news tips and story ideas.

The president was known for sparring with the “liberal” media, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. When state governors were scrambling to find medical supplies to help COVID victims, the nation began importing masks, respirators, and personal protection equipment from other countries. Alcindor challenged Trump’s claims that state governments were requesting equipment they did not need. 

Trump denied making the claims and chided the reporter for not making a more upbeat query.
“Why don’t you act a little more positive?” Trump said. “And you know what? That’s why nobody trusts the media anymore.”

The tension between Alcindor and Trump did not go unnoticed. The interaction even prompted PBS News to release a statement in support of Alcindor.

“It’s never been the job of journalists in the White House press corps to preface questions with nice praise for dear leaders. Thankfully, reporters have traditionally held little fear of presidents,” the statement read.
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