White House Appeals For Some CNN Staffers To Attend Christmas Party

By Chris Ariens 

While many on-air CNN staffers will sit out today’s White House Christmas party–“in light of the President’s continued attacks on freedom of the press and CNN,” a spokesperson says–the White House has asked that CNN crews take part.

WaPo’s Erik Wemple reports White House deputy press secretary Lindsay Walters sent a note to “a dozen-plus CNN staffers who work behind the scenes to produce the network’s coverage of news at the White House.”

Good Afternoon, The President wanted you to know that while the rest of CNN will not be attending the Christmas reception, if you’re able to he is still happy to have you – the cameramen, sound, and other technicians, who work so tirelessly behind the scenes – to come participate. You and your guest will be on the list at the entrance. Please note this invitation is nontransferable. Best, Lindsay.

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CNN will also be sending a White House reporting team to cover the event “and report on it if news warrants.”

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