For the first time ever, a White House briefing has started with a question from a podcaster. During her debut earlier this week, youthful White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the briefing room would be opened up to "independent journalists,

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 briefing room already has a new look under President Trump. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday said the administration will open credentials to independent journalists, podcasters and social media influencers to cover the White House.