The White House has received more than 7,000 applications for press passes after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Trump administration would open the briefing room to members of the “new media,” including independent content creators, podcasters, and social influencers, The Hill reported.

On Tuesday, Leavitt revealed that more than 7,000 requests have been received since the administration extended access beyond traditional news outlets. The policy will allow independent journalists, content creators, and other digital media personalities to cover White House events and briefings.

“As long as you are creating news content of the day and are a legitimate independent journalist, you are welcome to cover this White House,” Leavitt said during her first briefing.

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