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In a move that further disrupted the mainstream press, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt invited correspondents from emerging conservative outlets to take part in press briefings. Among them was Bannon’s 23-year-old co-host, Natalie Winters, who took on the role of War Room’s White House correspondent.
But instead of focusing on her reporting, the left-leaning media wasted no time launching attacks against her—over her outfit.
Ahead of her first White House press briefing, Winters shared her excitement on social media, writing, “Officially a White House correspondent.” What should have been a moment of recognition for a rising young journalist quickly turned into an online controversy.
Winters wore a sweater layered over a white collared shirt, paired with a miniskirt and tennis shoes—a casual yet professional outfit. But according to her critics, her attire was unacceptable.
“Could you at least dress more modestly? This isn’t high school, it’s a PROFESSIONAL and highly privileged position to be in,” one user wrote.
Others took issue with her being a representative of conservative media while wearing a skirt they deemed too revealing.
The Daily Mail ran a hit piece attacking Winters, using comments from social media critics to paint her as unprofessional. The article also attempted to dredge up past remarks she made about Islam and transgender issues, further fueling the outrage mob.
One critic sneered, “Terrific but rethink the skirt and sneakers. C’mon you can’t be that dense.” Another scolded her, saying, “Well done for dressing up, though being conservative traditionally means . . . not showing too much flesh.”
Winters was not about to let the media control the narrative. She fired back at the attacks, calling them a desperate attempt to undermine her credibility.
“I would highly suggest you don’t go to war with me,” she declared on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Since they can’t censor us anymore, they’re trying to discredit this show by attacking my clothes.”
The situation escalated further when Fox contributor Kennedy joined the pile-on, comparing Winters’ outfit to that of a Hooters hostess in a column for the Daily Mail.
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“So listen, Natalie, here’s my advice – and not only as a fellow super-hot, whip-smart journalist/influencer, but also as a mom of two daughters,” Kennedy wrote. “If my 19-year-old had an Instagram reel like yours, I’d be asking myself how I failed her.”
Winters, stunned by the attack, responded with disbelief.
“Hostess at Hooters. Are you kidding me?” she shot back.
Amid the media hysteria, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) came to Winters’ defense, blasting the Daily Mail article as an example of women tearing down other women.
“This article is an example of women holding other women down. The female author has been removed from the article,” Luna pointed out. “Natalie Winters is smart and beautiful. Yes, you can be both.”
Despite the backlash, Winters remains undeterred. The War Room podcast is making its presence known in Washington, and the establishment media is struggling to cope with the shift. With Bannon leading the charge, the next four years promise to be a battle for the narrative—a battle that conservative media is prepared to win.
