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Sen. John Barrasso says Trump isn’t violating the Constitution by banning reporters from the White House
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., defended President Trump's decision to ban Politico, MS NOW, and CNN from White House coverage, stating the press has an obligation to report fairly and denying any constitutional violation.
- Barrasso compared the ban to Trump being banned from social media platforms and said the move would not impact the upcoming midterm elections, emphasizing voters will decide based on their own interests.
- The banned outlets and press freedom advocates condemned the action as unconstitutional and an intimidation tactic, with the White House Correspondents’ Association and Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., affirming it violates the First Amendment.
- President Trump justified the ban by accusing the outlets of constant "fake news" and cumulative negative reporting over several years, warning other media could face similar restrictions.
- Despite the ban, Politico, MS NOW, and CNN pledged to continue covering the White House and defending their First Amendment rights, rejecting government interference in their reporting.
