When a reporter asked why White House press briefings are now routinely held off-camera, White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon said in a text message “Sean got fatter” and did not respond to a follow-up, according to The Atlantic.

Welp, this is one way to respond to questions about the withering of White House briefings...



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The White House has been holding off-camera briefings and gaggles while restricting reporters’ use of audio and video feeds.

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But neither Spicer nor deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders have responded to questions about the changes to press briefings.

Spicer’s relationship with the White House press corps has been contentious since he assumed the role, but he is reportedly moving into a different role within the Trump administration soon.