# Pool report

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 2 sources.

The written or recorded account a pool reporter produces after covering a limited-access event, distributed to the full White House press corps so outlets not present can report the same facts. Pool reports are a practical mechanism for extending small-space access across the whole press corps.

## Sources

1. What is the White House press pool, and why does it matter?. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/trump-white-house-press-pool-what-is.html Archived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260921181755/https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/trump-white-house-press-pool-what-is.html (CNBC, 2026-09-21).
2. What is the White House press pool, and why is it now under threat?. https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/20/politics/white-house-press-pool-trump (CNN, 2026-09-20).

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