CNN, MS NOW say journalists denied access to White House grounds after Trump's ban
Two major news networks' journalists said they were denied access to the White House on Saturday morning, with reporters from CNN and MS NOW both going live to report about the circumstances of the ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
On Saturday morning, journalists from CNN and MS NOW were denied access to the White House grounds. According to MS NOW reporter Akayla Gardner, she and her colleague had their badges confiscated after they wouldn't scan. Gardner was told that the decision was "above" the officer's level.
A CNN reporter, Betsy Klein, also had her badge deactivated, with a Secret Service agent informing her of the decision. An MS NOW producer was able to enter with her badge still working, but no explanation was given for the discrepancy.
The ban was imposed by US President Donald Trump on Friday, who accused the outlets of writing "fiction or lies" about his administration. The move has been criticized by press freedom advocates, with MS NOW stating that it intends to take steps to defend its First Amendment rights.
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