The White House attempted to ban several reporters from gaining access to President Joe Biden’s remarks Monday, despite there being over 20 available seats in the room.

The Biden administration restricts which reporters get access to presidential events and briefings by requiring journalists to submit a credential form, especially when events are held in the South Court Auditorium. The Biden White House has never answered how they decide which reporters get access to the auditorium, but staff have repeatedly argued that there is limited space.

The South Court Auditorium provides journalists with some of the closest proximity to Biden and gives an opportunity to shout questions at the end of remarks.

The South Court Auditorium provides journalists with some of the closest proximity to Biden and gives an opportunity to shout questions at the end of remarks.

The New York Post’s Steven Nelson, who often asks questions about Hunter Biden, was denied from Monday’s event all together.
In February, the White House had also not provided credentials for the Post or the Caller.

Another reporter who was not given access to the event told the Caller that the policy was “frustrating.”

“It’s very frustrating. I’m here everyday and when you see a big group of people going and you’re sitting on the sidelines, I don’t know what to make of it. This is the first time in memory that I have not been allowed in,” the reporter said.

The Caller granted anonymity to the reporter to allow them to speak freely on White House policies.