President Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House
President Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are banned from the White House, citing their reporting as 'fake news'.
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President Donald Trump announced on Friday that three news organizations – CNN, MS NOW, and Politico – have been banned from the White House. The decision was communicated on Friday, with the President citing the organizations’ reporting as ‘fake news’ as the reason for the ban.
The specific details regarding the commencement date or duration of the ban were not immediately available. It remains unclear what the operational impact will be on the White House press corps and the reporting capabilities of these outlets. The White House Correspondents Association typically governs access for journalists.
The exclusion of these specific media outlets from White House events and briefings marks a significant development in the relationship between the current administration and segments of the press. The term ‘fake news’ has been frequently used by President Trump to describe reporting he deems inaccurate or biased.
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are established news organizations that regularly cover White House activities and national politics. Their exclusion raises questions about access to information and the administration’s engagement with the media. Further information on the scope and implementation of this ban is expected.
Story summarized from the original created by Mallory Wilson and The Hill on fox40.com, see more information here.
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