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Reporters Are Being Denied Entry to White House After Trump's Ban
businessinsider.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied entry to White House grounds on Saturday, following President Donald Trump's announcement banning them due to their coverage.
- CNN stated the ban is an illegal violation of their First Amendment rights, emphasizing their constitutional right to report without government interference.
- Politico confirmed a reporter had her press pass confiscated by the Secret Service, with the outlet pledging to defend their journalists and First Amendment rights vigorously.
- President Trump accused these media outlets of spreading "fiction and lies" about him, justifying the ban on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- MS NOW declared its intent to take all necessary actions to protect independent journalism and their constitutional rights, while CNN vowed to continue unbiased reporting on the administration.
