A former president has dismissed recent speculation about plans to repurpose the White House press briefing room, clarifying there were never any intentions to install a swimming pool in the space. In a lengthy social media post, he also hinted at potential changes to the traditional location of the White House press corps, though no specific details were provided. The comments came amid ongoing discussions about the role and future of the White House press operations. The post was part of a broader response to criticism from a comedian regarding his administration’s handling of press interactions.
President Trump confirmed on Sunday he is considering moving the White House press corps from its historic location. “Also, I am not building a swimming pool in the White House Briefing Room, and never had any intention of doing so,” he wrote on Truth Social in a lengthy post about comedian Bill Maher. “I am...