The White House briefing has often been contentious, long-winded and stuffed with hot air — emitted by both spinning political flaks and grandstanding reporters. Presidents sent press secretaries to take heat so they didn't have to. Reporters knew a tense exchange could get them on the evening news and please their editor. You'll notice we're using the past tense here. Trump's fourth press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, has revived the briefing after a yearlong absence.

Source: CNN May 29, 2020 14:48 UTC