TMZ Reporters Interview Members of Congress at Airports
The tabloid outlet is deploying staffers to Capitol Hill to capture candid interactions with federal lawmakers. This new TMZ DC bureau applies the organization's signature paparazzi style to political figures. Reporters have begun interviewing members of Congress at airports, treating them like Hollywood celebrities. The transition from entertainment to politics involves a specific playbook for interviewing politicians. This strategy emphasizes viral, unscripted moments over traditional policy discussion. The arrival of the tabloid outlet has elicited both curiosity and groans from established Washington circles.
TMZ's arrival on Capitol Hill elicits both groans and curiosityCelebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'Inside TMZ's Capitol Hill playbook
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Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'
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Inside TMZ's Capitol Hill playbook
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TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long? - The Boston Globe
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TMZ's arrival on Capitol Hill elicits both groans and curiosity
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