Trump Bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House
On Friday, President Donald Trump declared that CNN, MS Now, and Politico would be barred from accessing the White House, continuing his ongoing efforts to limit independent journalism. He criticized these outlets as sources of "FAKE NEWS," prompting concerns over potential First Amendment violations related to freedom of the press. Trump expressed his frustration over media portrayals of his administration, urging caution among other news organizations. The specifics regarding the implementation of this ban remain unknown. This announcement was first reported by the South China Morning Post.
Key facts
- US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House.
- Trump said the outlets were banned for allegedly “reporting FAKE NEWS.”
- The move is likely to be challenged as conflicting with the First Amendment’s free speech and free press guarantees.
- Trump wrote: “Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America.”
- Trump added: “Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow.”
- The ban is the latest move by Trump to crack down on the independent press.
- The announcement was reported by SCMP.
- No details were provided on when the ban would take effect or how it would be enforced.
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- Ashley Parker
- Robert Gibbs
- Jen Psaki
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders
- Karoline Leavitt
- Joe Biden
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