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Natalie Winters has set social media ablaze—not for her reporting, but for her choice of attire. The young journalist, known for her work on Steve Bannon’s War Room, has become a White House correspondent this year. While she’s making waves with her bold presence, it’s her wardrobe that has some people talking.
Winters recently went viral, but not for the reasons she might have hoped. A picture of her at the White House in a tight pink and low-cut blue dress has sparked a heated debate. Some fans praised her confidence, while others slammed the outfit as inappropriate for such a prestigious setting.
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Critics online didn’t hold back.
“Uhmmm. Ok I like Natalie but this is completely inappropriate. She won’t be taken seriously with this outfit,” one user wrote.
Uhmmm. Ok I like Natalie but this is completely inappropriate. She won't be taken seriously with this outfit.
— Dr. Marcy Martens, PhD. (@DrMarcyM) February 24, 2025
Another added, “Ridiculously short dress and no bra. Inappropriate attire, wherever that is.”
Ridiculously short dress and no bra. Inappropriate attire, wherever that is.
— Literally… 🟩⬜🟪 (@Poly_Styreen) February 20, 2025
A third simply stated, “Inappropriate and looks kinda bad.”
Inappropriate and looks kinda bad.
— Marc Bowman (@marcbo92) February 20, 2025
One more commenter was even more blunt: “SUITS or a pretty dress or skirt. Your dresses are inappropriate NOT professional. You could not sit down without everyone seeing everything. You have everything going for you, except your attire. It is not a nightclub.”
SUITS or a pretty dress or skirt.
Your dresses are inappropriate NOT professional. You could not sit down without everyone seeing everything. You have everything going for you, except your attire. It is not a nightclub.— Patriot Susie (@PatriotSusie) February 19, 2025
How Natalie Winters Got Inside the White House Press Room
Winters’ presence at the White House is thanks to a major shift in media access. Earlier this year, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made waves by inviting social media influencers and content creators to join traditional journalists in covering the Trump administration.
“It’s essential to our team that we share President Trump’s message everywhere and adapt our White House to the new media landscape in 2025,” Leavitt stated.
Leavitt, the youngest press secretary in history, has opened the doors for a new generation of media figures. Winters is just one of many stepping into this evolving landscape, where digital influence is becoming just as powerful as legacy journalism.
While some celebrate the change, others argue that professionalism should still be upheld. Winters’ wardrobe controversy has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing debate about the balance between modern media and traditional standards.
One thing is certain—Natalie Winters isn’t going unnoticed.
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