Access ban sparks clash over press freedoms at the White House
TL;DR
Trump said on social media that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from White House grounds for “constant reporting FICTION and LIES.” Reporters from CNN and MS NOW said their access was denied or credentials confiscated, prompting strong rebukes from the White House Correspondents’ Association and major outlets. The White House gave no further comment, and critics argued the move undermines press freedom and constitutional rights while Obama and others warned against restricting the press.
- MS NOW says its journalists were denied access to White House after Trump announced ban NBC News
- CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House after Trump ‘ban’ cnn.com
- MS NOW Reporter Barred From White House After Trump Imposes Press Ban The New York Times
- MS NOW says its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds Yahoo
- Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House Politico
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