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Former White House press aides invoke James Brady's lessons for the next press secretary
Original: "Jim Brady taught me that the press is not the enemy — it is the instrument." I worked for 3 White House press secretari
A former staffer for three White House press secretaries has written an opinion column arguing that James Brady, Ronald Reagan's press secretary, showed that the press is 'not the enemy — it is the instrument' of democracy. The piece offers advice to the incoming White House press secretary, drawing on Brady's reputation for openness and credibility, and is being shared alongside criticism of the current administration.
Why now: Attention on who will serve as the next White House press secretary has renewed interest in Brady's legacy and the press secretary's proper role.
James BradyRonald ReaganWhite HouseThe Hill
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- "Jim Brady taught me that the press is not the enemy — it is the instrument." I worked for 3 White House press secretaries — here’s some advice for the next one https:// thehill.com/opinion/white-hous e/6155486-lessons-jim-brady-reagan-white-house/ # TrumpMustGo # KingOfTreason… · DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social · 2
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