Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House Access
President revokes credentials for three major outlets, citing "fake news" and escalating press freedom concerns.
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- Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House grounds effective Saturday
- Reporters from CNN and MS NOW denied entry and credentials revoked
- Trump cites "fake news" and accuses Politico of $8M in improper Biden-era subscriptions
- Outlets and press groups call move unconstitutional, prepare legal challenges
- Trump suggests New York Times and Washington Post could face similar bans
President Donald Trump announced Friday a ban on White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, accusing the outlets of persistently publishing falsehoods. The restriction took effect Saturday, with reporters including Betsy Klein of CNN and Akayla Gardner of MS NOW denied entry and stripped of credentials.
Trump alleged Politico received $8 million in improper government subscriptions during the Biden administration and claimed MS NOW rebranded from MSNBC due to ratings and credibility failures. He provided no specific triggering incident, describing the move as an accumulation over years.
“I am not obligated to let them into my home, the people's home.”
The White House Correspondents' Association and press freedom groups condemned the decision as a violation of First Amendment protections. Legal experts said broad exclusions from generally accessible areas will likely face court challenges, though presidents hold wide discretion over selective events like Oval Office gaggles.
CNN and MS NOW vowed to continue coverage and pursue legal action to defend constitutional rights. Trump signaled further bans may follow, naming the New York Times and Washington Post as potential targets when pressed by reporters.
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