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Trump bans three major news organisations from the White House

US President Donald Trump announce bans three major news organisations from the White House

President Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on CNN, MSNOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico from the White House, intensifying his conflict with the American media. The president cites repeated publication of false and dishonest coverage by these news organizations as the reason for the restrictions. The precise extent of these limitations remains ambiguous, as it is unclear whether their journalists will be barred from entering the White House grounds or prevented from attending presidential events and briefings.

Trump announced the ban via his Truth Social platform and threatened additional media outlets with similar action, sparking concerns about press freedom in the United States. The move may be challenged in court under the First Amendment, which safeguards press freedom. This decision follows prior legal disputes over the Trump administration's decision to limit Associated Press access, marking a substantial escalation in the president's ongoing battle against news organizations deemed hostile towards his administration.

Trump has explicitly banned CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House, accusing them of disseminating fiction and lies.

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