CNN and MS NOW denied White House access after Trump announces ban
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Journalists from MS NOW and CNN were denied access to the White House grounds following President Donald Trump's announcement that he had banned these outlets and Politico over what he called their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS."
- MS NOW and CNN condemned the ban as a violation of First Amendment rights, with CNN calling it an "illegal assault" on press freedom and vowing to continue reporting without interference.
- Trump defended the ban as a response to cumulative negative stories over the years but did not specify particular reports, while the White House declined further comment.
- The move has drawn widespread criticism from former President Barack Obama, the White House Correspondents’ Association, and major news organizations, all emphasizing the constitutional protection of press freedom.
- This ban continues a pattern of Trump’s efforts to punish news outlets for unfavorable coverage, including a previous ban of The Associated Press, which led to ongoing legal action.
