Three media outlets were barred from the White House grounds Saturday after President Trump announced a ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW for reporting 'fiction and lies.' The move follows a series of confrontations between Trump and the press over his presidency.
CNN White House reporter Betsy Klein and MS NOW correspondent Akayla Gardner were denied access, with Gardner's badge confiscated by Secret Service officers. Politico reporter Cheyenne Haslett was also turned away, with her access pass seized. All three outlets have vowed to challenge the ban legally.
The ban raises constitutional concerns, with legal experts warning that it could set a precedent for restricting press access. The White House Correspondents’ Association warned the policy could be extended to other outlets, highlighting the importance of independent journalism in democracy.