Natalie Winters, a rising star in the world of journalism and the Executive Editor for Steve Bannons War Room podcast, was recently denied membership to the National Press Club in Washington D.C.
This decision came despite Winters' impressive credentials, including hosting one of the most widely circulated podcasts in the country and consistently breaking news stories that have been shared by prominent figures such as Elon Musk, President Trump, and various congressmen.
On April 2, Winters shared a screenshot of the letter she received from the National Press Club, which vaguely stated that she did "not meet the qualifications for membership at this time." The club did not provide any specific reasons for their decision. As reported by Gateway Pundit, Winters later revealed to her over 625,000 followers that the National Press Club has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
On April 4, Winters disclosed that the National Press Club is in partnership with the Confucius Institute U.S. Center, a designated foreign mission of the CCP. This organization has been described by high-ranking CCP officials as an "important part of China's overseas propaganda set-up." Winters also revealed that William McCarren, the Executive Director of the National Press Club, served on the Advisory Board of the Confucius Institute U.S. Center and personally hosted the Institute's annual gala in Washington, D.C.
In response to these revelations, Winters stated, "In March 2025, The Gateway Pundit reported, 'War Room White House Correspondent and Executive Editor Natalie Winters has become the subject of an international smear campaign simply for exercising her freedom to hold strong, fact-based views while wearing glamorous clothing.'"
Winters' career has seen a rapid ascent to international recognition and respect. She first gained prominence as an investigative journalist for The National Pulse and as a War Room correspondent. During the pandemic, Winters managed to excel academically at the University of Chicago, graduating in just three years, while also serving as a watchdog for the Wuhan Institute of Virology, National Institute of Health, and World Health Organization.
Winters' investigative work exposed former WHO lead Covid researcher Peter Daszak as a member of the Chinese Communist Party payroll, his 71 donations to Joe Biden in 2020, and his long-standing tactics of misdirection designed to divert public attention from any information concerning the Wuhan lab leak that triggered the pandemic.
Despite her significant contributions to investigative journalism, Winters has been subjected to attempts to scandalize her for her bold fashion choices. Even right-leaning outlets such as the New York Post and The Daily Mail have joined in the character assassination, criticizing Winters' professional attire as "skimpy" and "inappropriate."
In April, Winters defended herself against these baseless headlines, arguing that her attire is simply feminine. She urged journalistic publications to focus on her groundbreaking reporting instead. Winters stated on social media, "Known for my skimpy outfits Excuse me? Im wearing a blazer. Im actually known for countless exclusive scoops (cited by congressmen and presidents) and hosting the War Room when Bannon went to prison all before I turned 24. Im never going to dress like a man. F off.
Despite the National Press Club's refusal to grant her membership, Winters continues to make strides in her career. The Gateway Pundit reported that Winters, along with several other prominent political podcasters, recently gained exclusive access to White House officials and cabinet secretaries at the White House's inaugural "Podcast Row" event.
This development suggests that Winters and her fellow New Media voices are set to reap the benefits of the evolving media landscape, even as traditional institutions like the National Press Club resist change.
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