White House demands CNN, NYT, Fox to intensify GOP scrutiny against impeachment.

The White House Calls on Media⁣ Organizations to Attack Republicans in Response to Impeachment Inquiry

The⁣ White House is reportedly urging media organizations to take action against Republicans now that⁤ a formal impeachment inquiry has been launched. Speaker Kevin ⁢McCarthy has authorized the inquiry based on⁣ preliminary findings of⁢ House committees investigating⁢ the​ activities of the Biden family, particularly Hunter Biden and President Joe Biden’s involvement. The White House is calling for media ⁤outlets to scrutinize House ‌Republicans for opening the inquiry based on what they claim are lies.

“It’s time for the⁣ media to ramp up its⁢ scrutiny ‍of House ‍Republicans for ⁢opening an impeachment inquiry⁣ based on lies,” wrote Ian Sams, a⁢ spokesman for the White‍ House Counsel’s ⁣Office.

A draft copy of a ⁢letter to news organizations was obtained by CNN. The letter argues that an inquiry without all the evidence gathered should raise concerns for news organizations. It also states that balanced reporting cannot be pursued in this case, as it is a disservice to the American public who rely on the⁤ press to hold those ‌in power accountable.

Journalist Matthew Keys expressed his disapproval of the White House’s attempt to influence newsrooms, stating that it is ​not acceptable for the White House to interfere in ⁣editorial strategies. Legal scholar Jonathan Turley also criticized the White House’s efforts, calling it a “marching order” to the media and expressing concern⁢ over the involvement of the White House Counsel’s office.

“The letter has ⁢an uncomfortable feeling of marching orders to the media. It⁣ is also⁣ notable in the role of White House Counsel’s office. It removes any pretense of separation between the Biden personal legal⁤ team and ‍the White House Counsel’s office,” Turley wrote.

Turley further⁣ argued that the letter is a call for the media to tailor their coverage to​ support the White⁢ House’s position and attack⁢ the impeachment effort. He ⁢expressed concern over the White House’s ‍open pitch to the press and‌ the use⁣ of the media ‌as an extension of​ their ‌agenda.

The White House’s demands to media organizations have raised concerns‍ about the‌ independence of the press and the role of​ the⁤ White House in shaping media coverage. The full impact of these demands remains to be seen.

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