Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban
US president doubles down on criticism of CNN and MS Now as Akayla Gardner questions attempted White House ban A day after the White House barred CNN from traveling aboard Air Force One to provide pool television coverage of the president’s trip to Tennessee, Donald Trump doubled down on his criticism of that broadcaster and another, MS Now, he has attempted to ban over coverage of him he calls…
During a questioning session with MS Now White House correspondent Akayla Gardner, President Donald Trump allegedly instructed her to "be quiet" when she inquired about his attempt to ban the press pool. Trump had previously criticized CNN and MS Now for their negative coverage, labeling them as "the enemy of the people" and "fake news."
This confrontation occurred a day after the White House barred CNN and MS Now from traveling aboard Air Force One to provide pool television coverage of the president's trip to Tennessee. The issue arose when Trump attempted to ban these outlets over his perception of their unfavorable reporting. Gardner continued to press Trump on his decision, to which he responded by telling her to "be quiet."
This exchange took place as tensions between the press corps and the administration escalated, especially after Trump's controversial ban on the free press.
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