Trump Hints at Moving White House Press Corps

President Donald Trump denied that he plans to restore the historic White House swimming pool in the space now occupied by the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, but said he may move the press corps to a less prominent location. The comments follow reports that he repeatedly discussed relocating journalists and converting the room back into a pool; separate reporting says relocation remains under consideration, with no final decision. The pool was built during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency and covered over in 1970 to create the briefing room. The possibility of moving reporters has raised concerns amid the administration’s tense relationship with news organizations.