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CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds

CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds

Today 15:10Key points summarised by AI
  • President Trump denied CNN, MS NOW, and Politico access to the White House, citing their reporting of "fake news" as punishment.
  • The banned news outlets and the White House Correspondent's Association denounced the action as an illegal violation of the US Constitution's First Amendment, which protects press freedom.
  • Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico confirmed their access badges were confiscated or deactivated, preventing their entry to the White House grounds.
  • This move escalates Trump's ongoing battle with mainstream media, though outright barring access is a rare step for a US president, with previous attempts often overturned by courts.
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