On the record · Updated October 18, 2026

Michael Velchik quotes

Justice Department attorney

1 things Michael Velchik said, verbatim, on September 24, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

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Positions

White House press access is a privilege the president may restrict as he judges fit, not a constitutionally protected right.

Supports Sep 24

“access to the White House is a privilege, not a right,”

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, WHCA and news organizations amicus brief filers, including NBCUniversal Media Disputes

the government ‘may not deny a benefit to a person on a basis that infringes his constitutionally protected interests — especially, his interest in freedom of speech.’

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