White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump's ban
The White House has denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following the US president's announcement he would ban them from the building.
The White House has revoked the press credentials of journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, barring them from accessing the grounds of the building. This action follows President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban the three media outlets from the White House, with warnings that other outlets may also be banned. The media organizations have signaled their intent to contest the ban, citing it as a violation of their First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press.
The White House Correspondents' Association has also voiced its opposition, stating that the ban infringes upon press freedom protections. The White House has dismissed the reporters' attempts to gain entry, referring queries to President Trump's earlier comments about labeling certain media outlets as "fake news."
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