The White House

U.S. executive branch (Trump administration organ)

Background

WhiteHouse.gov launched in 1994 under the Clinton administration and has been rebuilt by every subsequent administration to reflect its own priorities and personnel; it is managed by the White House Office of Digital Strategy and its content is public domain or Creative Commons-licensed. The site and the press office publish executive orders, proclamations, fact sheets, official statements, and transcripts, alongside more promotional material like op-eds and 'the case for' pieces defending administration policies. Under the second Trump administration, the press office has been known for combative relations with the traditional press corps, including barring or restricting some outlets' access and favoring friendly outlets and podcasters with briefing-room seats. Karoline Leavitt served as press secretary from January 20, 2025 until she stepped down on August 27, 2026 for family reasons; the position has since been vacant or filled on an acting basis. As a government communications arm rather than a news organization, its material should be read as the administration's official position and messaging, useful as a primary source for stated policy but not as independent or neutral verification of events.

Sources

1. White House Press Secretary — Wikipedia
2. Karoline Leavitt — Wikipedia
3. NEVER SURRENDER: Karoline Leavitt's Historic Tenure as White House Press Secretary
4. A Visual History of WhiteHouse.gov | FedTech Magazine
5. The White House Building

Profile compiled 2026-09-28; refreshed when ownership, funding, or the administration changes.

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