In a document sent to the media on Friday afternoon, it was written that journalists will not be allowed to enter room 140, in the Oval Office, without prior appointment. It was emphasized that the restrictions are intended to protect potentially sensitive information against unauthorized disclosure.
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“As a result of recent structural changes to the National Security Council, the White House is now responsible for directing all communications, including on all national security matters. In this role, White House communications staff members regularly handle sensitive materials,” it said.
“To protect such materials and maintain coordination between National Security Council staff and White House staff, members of the press are no longer permitted to enter Room 140 without prior approval in the form of a meeting with an authorized White House official,” it says.
Earlier this month it was introduced new rules for journalists' work in the Pentagon. Many media workers gave up their passes and left his office as a sign of protest.
