U.S. President Donald Trump announced on September 18 that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he described as “fake news.” He also suggested that additional media organizations could face similar restrictions.
Trump said the decision was based on what he characterized as cumulative reporting over several years, rather than one specific incident. The precise scope and implementation of the announced restrictions were not immediately clear.
CNN said it stands behind its White House journalists and argued that reporters have a constitutional right to cover the administration without government interference. Politico also said it would continue covering the White House and defend its First Amendment rights.
The announcement is expected to face legal scrutiny. Pres freedom organizations and constitutional law experts have questioned whether excluding news organizations because of their coverage could violate First Amendment protections.
The development adds to an ongoing dispute between the Trump administration and several major U.S. news organizations over White House press access.
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