Posted 2/22/2024, 3:28:00 PM
CPAC Denies Press Credentials to Some Left-Leaning Outlets, Draws Media Attention Ahead of Trump Speech
- CPAC denied press credentials to some left-leaning media outlets like Washington Post and HuffPost
- Chair Matt Schlapp said "propagandists" can buy a ticket but won't be credentialed as media
- Schlapp reiterated this in his CPAC speech, saying propagandists won't be seen as media
- Media attention on CPAC will increase with former President Trump speaking Saturday
- CPAC representative declined to provide list of approved/denied media outlets