Trump isn't kidding about this journalist ban
Reporters for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to White House grounds on Saturday morning.
Following Donald Trump's outrageous claim on Truth Social that he'd ban journalists who report accurately about him, CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have revealed that their journalists are no longer permitted entry into the White House grounds. Their press access has been forcibly revoked. Senior White House Correspondent Betsy Klein confirmed her badge was rejected upon scanning, with a Secret Service agent stating it had been deactivated.
Despite the hostile environment, Klein stated her commitment to covering the Trump White House, noting, "We can do our job anywhere." Similar defiance was displayed by MS NOW White House correspondent Akayla Gardner, who also experienced her badge being disabled and denied entry. The news organizations are standing firm in their commitment to reporting on the U.S. government, asserting their right to do so without obstruction under the U.S. Constitution.
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