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White House Correspondent: Covering Trump As A Woman Of Color Was 'An Unforeseen Challenge'

The Biden administration has already demonstrated a stark contrast to the combative tone President Trump set with the White House press corps, especially with members who were women of color.
Weijia Jiang, senior White House correspondent for CBS News. (Courtesy)

In his first full week in office, President Biden has made clear he wants to be transparent with the American public and press.

His new press secretary Jen Psaki vowed to hold daily media briefings, and the White House COVID-19 Response Team — complete with Dr. Anthony Fauci at the helm — plans to provide frequent updates.

It’s a stark contrast to the last four years under former President Trump, who often spewed targeted disrespect toward women and correspondents of color.

, senior White House correspondent

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