A routine White House press briefing turned unconventional Monday when a self-described “grassroots activist” asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for advice on what she should cover in her reporting.

Kambree Nelson, a prominent Trump supporter and ambassador for the America First Policy Institute, participated in a post-briefing session with so-called “new media” voices invited by the White House — part of the administration’s effort to sideline traditional media outlets in favor of pro-Trump influencers.

In a moment that quickly went viral, Nelson admitted she wasn’t a traditional journalist and asked Leavitt for editorial guidance.

“I’m kind of the nerd when it comes to reporting,” Nelson said. “Not the headline news girl — I’m the nuts-and-bolts, policy-type nerd. So, what direction do you advise me to go into?”

Leavitt, a former Trump campaign operative and current press secretary, praised Nelson for focusing on substance over “sensationalism.”

“I wish there were people in the legacy media like you,” Leavitt responded. “The president is doing phenomenal things every day that will never be mentioned on cable news at night… That’s why we’re welcoming independent voices like yours.”

New Media, Same Agenda?

The moment underscored the administration’s increasingly cozy relationship with “alternative” media figures who openly support Donald Trump and often blur the lines between reporting and advocacy.

Nelson added to the narrative, claiming — without evidence — that mainstream outlets had stopped covering President Trump entirely.

“I’ve noticed… it’s kind of like a repeat of 2016,” she said. “The legacy media has gone back to not reporting anything on President Trump.”

White House Embraces Friendly Fire

This isn’t the first time a pro-Trump media member has made waves in the press room. Earlier this month, LindellTV correspondent Cara Castronuova made headlines when she praised Trump’s appearance at a briefing, saying he “looks healthier than ever before.”

The current White House has made a point of welcoming social media influencers, podcast hosts, and non-traditional commentators — especially those who act as surrogates for Trump’s message.

While supporters argue this amplifies voices ignored by mainstream platforms, critics say it’s an echo chamber designed to avoid scrutiny.