Karoline Leavitt, set to become President-elect Donald Trump's press secretary, has emphasized the upcoming administration's commitment to greater press access and transparency, contrasting it with the current Biden administration's approach. Leavitt questioned President Biden's recent absence from public view, especially the lack of a year-end press conference, a typical White House tradition. She highlighted Biden's time spent in Delaware and the perceived lack of communication since the November 5th election, calling it a "dereliction of duty."

Leavitt contrasted this with Trump's anticipated approach, assuring reporters of increased access to the president and greater transparency. She recalled Trump's practice of inviting the press into the Oval Office during bill signings in his first term, suggesting this will continue. Leavitt's comments come amidst criticism of the Biden administration's transparency record, both domestically and internationally. The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) recently protested the restricted press access during the Quad Summit held at Biden's Delaware home. The WHCA president, Eugene Daniels, expressed concern over the lack of visual access to the president during this significant event.

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's response to the criticism highlighted alternative opportunities provided to the press, such as a family photo and access to Biden's visit to his high school. However, the WHCA also raised concerns about Biden's behavior at the G-7 Summit in Italy, where he reportedly snapped at a reporter for asking an off-topic question. The WHCA emphasized the right of journalists to choose their questions at presidential press conferences. At 27, Leavitt will be the youngest White House press secretary in history.