Trump Targets More News Outlets, Saying He Will Ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage and "fake news," and threatened that more such media bans could be coming — the latest salvo in the president's increasingly aggressive response to media coverage he finds unfavorable.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House due to their "unfavorable coverage and 'fake news'". He threatened that more media bans could follow, highlighting the latest escalation in the president's aggressive response to unfavorable media coverage. This assertion carries potential First Amendment implications, as there are no immediate signs that the president is acting on his vow.
Trump made the announcement through his social media platform, stating, "I am banning" CNN, MS NOW, and Politico "from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" Following the announcement, journalists from the targeted outlets remained on the White House grounds, with no signs of removal. CNN and Politico both denounced the move, emphasizing their right to report without government hindrance under the U.S. Constitution.
The National Press Club also criticized the proposed action, arguing that it constitutes viewpoint discrimination by singling out specific media outlets based on the administration's disapproval of their coverage.
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