The presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, is considering implementing measures to regulate the interaction of journalists during the weekly press conferences at Casa Rosada. These provisions aim to establish a framework of formality in official communications. In line with these initiatives, Adorni has expressed his interest in following the model adopted by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who during his term allowed access to influencers, bloggers, YouTubers, and social media figures in the White House press conferences.
During his last conference, Adorni assured that the initiatives are not aimed at censoring the press but rather at ensuring a more orderly development of activities. 'Our spirit is that of freedom, not censorship,' stated the spokesperson, dispelling rumors about restrictions on coverage of the recent Legislative Assembly. Adorni's team continues to work on the implementation of these reforms, which could come into force in the short term, marking a significant change in the dynamics of press conferences at Casa Rosada.
Among the measures under evaluation is the modification of the central lectern in the conference room to add a button that allows the spokesperson to control the microphones of the journalists. Another proposal under study seeks to restrict access only to accredited journalists who maintain a formal employment relationship with their employers. There is also consideration to establish a dress code for the conferences, with mandatory use of a suit and tie for men, although specific rules for women have not yet been defined.
Adorni has expressed concern about the noise generated by mobile devices during the conferences and has repeatedly requested attendees to keep their phones on silent mode to avoid interruptions. Additionally, installation of a button that allows the official to mute the microphone used by the communicators is being considered, with the aim of preventing lengthy exchanges during press conferences.
In parallel, the libertarian administration is pushing for structural changes in the Press Room, including the accreditation of new media figures. In this regard, libertarian YouTuber Mariano Pérez, creator of the channel 'Break Point,' with almost one and a half million subscribers, has been accredited. All these modifications aim to improve working conditions for press workers and ensure coverage under the work risk insurance (ART).
