Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office.
In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced his decision to ban CNN, MSNBC, and POLITICO from the White House, citing their frequent publication of fictional or misleading information about his administration. The president made the announcement without providing specific examples or details about the implications of the ban.
The move has sparked potential legal challenges from the affected outlets and concerns over press freedom. Despite the ban, reporters from Politico and CNN were still present at the White House premises following the announcement. Trump emphasized that the ban was a result of years of mounting grievances, stating that he had grown weary of their constant reporting.
He hinted at the possibility of further banning other news outlets, though no specific names were mentioned. The announcement comes amidst a history of tensions between Trump and the White House press corps, including the administration's recent efforts to regain control of the press pool and limit the access of certain outlets to sensitive areas within the White House. These actions have been met with legal action from the targeted media organizations.
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