Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from access to the White House, citing their coverage of his administration as 'fake news'. The move comes days after the outlets reported their journalists were denied entry to the White House grounds.
CNN reporter Betsy Klein and MS NOW reporter Akayla Gardner reported their press passes were seized by Secret Service agents after being denied access to the White House. Politico's Cheyenne Haslett also had her pass confiscated. All three outlets have condemned the ban, calling it a violation of First Amendment rights.
The White House Correspondents' Association warned the ban could set a precedent for future restrictions on media access. Legal experts say the move conflicts with constitutional protections for free speech and press freedom. Trump's actions have drawn criticism from journalists and legal analysts alike.
Trump has accused the media of 'fake news' and has previously banned other outlets from the White House. The move follows a pattern of escalating tensions between the administration and the press, with critics arguing it undermines democratic accountability and press freedom.