WASHINGTON — The White House press office has received 7,400 requests from people interested in occupying a newly announced briefing room seat for “new media,” The Post has confirmed.

Within 24 hours of the White House announcing it would open press briefings to content creators and podcasters, more than 7,400 influencers applied for press credentials, Bloomberg reported.

The Donald Trump administration has decided to allow new media, including social media influencers, to access the White House and cover briefings, with reports indicating that more than 7,400 ...