White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump's ban
The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds.
On Saturday, the White House barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from entering the grounds, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a ban. All three news organizations reported that their press passes were confiscated on Saturday morning when their correspondents arrived at the White House. They have expressed intent to contest the ban, arguing that it violates the First Amendment's protections for free speech and a free press.
A CNN spokesperson called the ban an "illegal assault" on its constitutional right to conduct journalism without government interference. MS NOW and Politico also vowed to defend their First Amendment rights. Both CNN and MS NOW stated that they would continue reporting on the Trump administration, while Politico affirmed its commitment to covering the White House.
Earlier in the week, Trump accused CNN and other outlets of reporting "FAKE NEWS" and "FICTION and LIES" about his presidency. He also included the New York Times and Washington Post in his list of "fake news" media outlets. The New York Times and Washington Post responded by stating that Trump's latest ban was an "unconstitutional threat" and a form of intimidation aimed at silencing critical coverage.
Trump's White House has previously attempted to limit press access, banning the Associated Press from his pool of reporters and revoking or suspending press credentials for Brian Karem and Jim Acosta. However, federal courts have ordered the restoration of their press passes.
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