New media” reporters and influencers cheered the White House’s announcement on Tuesday that it was expanding the press pool in the White House press briefing to podcasters, independent journalists, and social media influencers.

President Trump’s press secretary invited social media influencers and content creators to sit with the traditional press corps.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, making her debut behind the podium Tuesday, announced that the Trump White House would open up the briefing room to “independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers and content creators,” and would be creating a dedicated seat in the first row for new media.

The White House has received more than 7,000 applications for press passes after press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday that the West Wing would open the briefing room up to members of

The Trump administration, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is allocating seats in the White House press room to new media outlets, including podcasters and social media influencers. This initiative aims to adapt to modern news consumption trends and uphold the First Amendment while inviting diverse media voices to apply for credentials through a new official website.

The White House itself has not commented on the sudden influx in applications, but The Hill newspaper reported on Wednesday that the office has received more than 7,000 requests for credentials so far.

The White House is rolling out a new policy allowing opportunities for so-called “new media” outlets and content creators to ask questions during press briefings. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the move during her first briefing on Tuesday,