President Trump addressed recent media reports regarding the future of the White House press briefing room during a Saturday morning statement. The President explicitly denied rumors that he plans to demolish the current briefing area to restore an indoor swimming pool, a project that was reportedly discussed with aides according to a New York Times report earlier in the week.

While dismissing the pool rumors, the President confirmed that he is actively considering relocating the press corps. He described the current arrangement as "obnoxious," suggesting that moving the media to a different location would be a preferable alternative. The current briefing room, located in the West Wing, has been a fixture of White House operations for decades, and any move would represent a significant shift in how the administration interacts with the press. The President’s comments follow ongoing tensions between his administration and various news organizations, though he did not provide specific details on where a new press area might be situated or when such a move could potentially occur.