April Ryan reflects on White House reporting and scrutiny from Trump

White House correspondent April Ryan discusses race, power, access and facing President Trump's criticism as she reflects on decades of reporting.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT

April Ryan reflects on White House reporting and scrutiny from Trump

White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on decades of questioning presidents in an NPR discussion about journalism, access and power.

Ryan discusses race and how pressing for answers made her a target of President Trump's criticism. Her reflections explore the challenges of reporting while facing attacks.

Her new book is titled "Notes on a Blacklash."

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