Exactly.
Admiral Nimitz used the same ploy before the Battle of Midway;
"AF has water problems."
OPSEC, EEFI (essential elements of friendly information) and “need to know” should be set in stone !
I would so close down that WH press room and make em work off the same press releases given to the public every day. If they seek more let em file a FOIA request like the rest of us.
No presstitute should be allowed to dwell and hover inside the White House. Kick them to the curb yesterday. My opinion.