Jacqui Heinrich

“The American people, through a free and independent press, must be able to scrutinize those elected to power, regardless of whether government officials view it favorably,”

Jacqui Heinrich · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-21

Heinrich stated the American people must be able to scrutinize elected officials through a free press.

“The WHCA calls on the administration to immediately restore our colleagues’ access.”

Jacqui Heinrich · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-21

Heinrich called on the administration to immediately restore access for the banned journalists.

“Today’s action revoking access for journalists from CNN, POLITICO, and MSNOW violates the First Amendment,”

Jacqui Heinrich · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-21

Heinrich released a statement expressing the WHCA's support for the outlets banned from the White House.

“The implications extend beyond these organizations: a standard used to exclude one news outlet because of its coverage could be applied to any outlet in the future.”

Jacqui Heinrich · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-21

Heinrich warned that a standard used to exclude one outlet could be applied to any outlet in the future.