White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack

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NPR · collected 2026-10-08 · by Tonya Mosley

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April Ryan, a White House correspondent with decades of experience, discusses the challenges she faced while reporting under attack, particularly during the presidency of Donald Trump. In an interview, she addresses topics such as access to information, racial dynamics, and how questioning presidents has led to conflicts, especially with Trump. Her reflections are featured in her new book titled "Notes on a Blacklash."
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April Ryan, a long-time White House correspondent, discussed the challenges of reporting during times when journalists face attacks from those in power. Reflecting on her career that spans several presidential administrations, Ryan talked about issues such as access to information, racial dynamics within the press corps, and how questioning officials can lead to conflicts with them, particularly under President Trump's administration. Her new book titled "Notes on a Blacklash" delves into these themes and more, providing insights from her extensive experience covering politics in Washington D.C.

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Tonya Mosley
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White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack Audio will be available later today.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-08
🔮 White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack Audio will be available later today.

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White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack Audio will be available later today. asserted
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Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. asserted
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She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. asserted
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