1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

An investigation into the payments from Russian state-backed entities to influencers like Tim Pool during the 2024 presidential election is warranted. While Pool claims he was deceived and an unwitting participant, he still profited from spreading Kremlin propaganda aimed at amplifying domestic divisions in the United States. The fact that he is now being granted access to the White House press pool, while reputable outlets like the Associated Press are being banned for refusing to adopt Trump's preferred terminology, raises serious concerns about the administration's priorities and adherence to press freedoms. An impartial inquiry is needed to shed light on the full extent of foreign interference in domestic media during the election and ensure the integrity of White House press access.