It's not amazing that the press corps would be told that. But it is amazing that they would consider following that order, for even a second. Sad that we don't have a Free Press anymore. They willingly put on their own chains.
They follow the order because if they don’t they’re kicked off and no longer have access. That’s why the candidates choose who is allowed to follow them during the campaign.
I agree it’s pretty sinister but if they become actual journalists poof they’re gone.
Imagine that order coming out if (God forbid) The Donald had ANY kind of issue.