CNN Vows Legal Action as White House Bars Its Reporters, MS NOW and Politico
The three outlets are turned away from entering a day after the president announced he would be removing them from the press pool The post CNN Vows Legal Action as White House Bars Its Reporters, MS NOW and Politico appeared first on TheWrap .
On Saturday morning, reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied entry to the White House. The decision to bar the journalists came after President Trump accused the outlets of reporting "fake news" on his administration. CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter stated that he anticipates all three newsrooms will pursue "legal action" against the White House following the incident.
Stelter commented on the network's morning show, noting that Trump's actions are being challenged in court. Both CNN and MS NOW released statements on Saturday morning, affirming their commitment to reporting on the administration despite the restrictions. CNN spokesperson said the network's mission to report on the U.S. government would continue, regardless of any attempts to restrict its physical access to government buildings or impede its journalism.
MS NOW's statement emphasized that the White House belongs to the American people and that the decisions made inside are funded by taxpayers. The newsroom vowed to defend its First Amendment rights and the crucial role of independent journalism in democracy. The White House and Politico were not immediately available for comment.
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