Will Trump move the White House press corps out of the West Wing briefing room by Dec 31, 2026?
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On Oct 24, 2026, President Trump posted on Truth Social that he "may move the Fake News to a less obnoxious location," after reports he wanted to restore the 1933 swimming pool beneath the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room.
- He confirmed again on Oct 25 that he is considering moving the press.
- In 2017 he floated a similar move and backed off.
- RESOLVES YES if, by Dec 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, EITHER:
- RELOCATION: The press corps' daily briefings OR its West Wing workspace (the booths and desks behind the briefing room) are moved out of the current West Wing press area for at least 14 consecutive days.
- This counts even if the move is called "temporary" or "for renovations." Moves to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building or elsewhere on the complex count.
