Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico will be barred from White House
US President Donald Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be banned from White House grounds, citing what he called “FAKE NEWS.”
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, accusing the outlets of reporting “FAKE NEWS.”
The scope and legality of the announced ban were not immediately clear, while free speech experts said it could conflict with First Amendment protections for free speech and a free press.
Announcement and White House access
Trump announced the move in a social media post, saying the three outlets “shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States.”
He added: “Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow.”
Representatives of CNN, MS NOW and Politico were seen working at the White House on Friday afternoon after Trump’s post. Fox News, citing an unnamed senior White House official, reported that the White House was informing the outlets that they would be banned from the grounds from Saturday.
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that no specific incident had prompted the decision, describing it as the result of “cumulative stories over the past few years.”
“I don’t have to let them into my, into the people’s house,” he said.
Asked which other outlets could be affected, Trump named the New York Times and the Washington Post, which he also called “fake news.”
Legal questions
The extent of the ban was not immediately clear, and its legality could depend on its scope.
Courts have given presidents broad discretion over selective access to events including Oval Office meetings and small press pools. However, broader exclusions from generally available White House press facilities or credentials could face stronger legal challenges under the First Amendment and constitutional due-process protections.
Political context
The announcement came weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, in which Republicans are defending narrow majorities in Congress.
Reuters/Ipsos polls showed public support for Republicans declining, while Trump’s approval ratings were near historic lows amid the Iran war and rising energy prices.
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