Trump bars CNN, Politico, MS Now from White House over 'fake news'
Journalists from three US media outlets filed a lawsuit against Trump over the ban on access to the White House. On September 19, Donald Trump denied CNN, MS NOW, and Politico access to the White House, calling their publications 'unfair'.
Consensus
- Donald Trump restricted access to the White House for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico.
- The restriction was announced on September 18.
- The three media outlets filed a joint lawsuit against Trump, claiming the ban violates the First Amendment.
- The White House justified the ban on grounds of national security and false reporting.
- The media outlets argued the ban threatens press freedom and government accountability.
- Four major U.S. television networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News) refused to replace CNN in the White House press pool, effectively boycotting presidential events.
- The White House press pool ceased covering events involving Trump due to the exclusion of CNN.
- Trump posted a photo on Truth Social showing trash bags labeled with the names of the three media outlets.
Points of divergence
- Trump expelled CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House due to 'constant fake news' and warned other 'fake news' media would follow. — tg_rian_ru
- The U.S. Department of Justice stated that the President has the authority to deny access to media based on national security, citing CNN's reporting on a secret bunker under the White House and coverage of Iran conflict as key reasons. — interfax
- Trump expressed surprise at CNN's presence at the UN General Assembly and said 'you don't belong here,' and he planned to appeal the lawsuit. — vedomosti
- Trump stated he revoked access due to the spread of false information about his administration. — tg_tass_agency
- The White House revoked press credentials without notice, and the media outlets claimed this threatens press freedom and independent journalism. — tg_dwglavnoe
- The lawsuit argues the ban violates both the First Amendment and due process rights, and that the press pool will not replace CNN due to the White House's stance. — meduza
- Trump claimed the White House is not targeting free press but fighting 'fake news' that has grown like a cancer, calling it a national security threat. — kommersant
- Trump posted a photo on Truth Social of trash bags labeled CNN, MS Now, and Politico next to the White House. — vesti
Coverage (20 sources)
- Trump stated that he is revoking access to the White House for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists for spreading false information about his... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Trump again speaks in favor of banning some media outlets from working in the White House — Интерфакс
- White House did not allow CNN journalists on Trump's plane — Вести
- Trump called CNN and MS NOW «fake» due to refusal to cover visit of Xi Jinping — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump kicked CNN, Politico and MSNOW out of the White House over "constant fake news" - these media outlets were denied access to the US president's residence... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- US Department of Justice explained national security as reason for some media outlets' lack of access to the White House — Интерфакс
- Trump surprised by CNN's presence at the UN General Assembly — Ведомости
- Trump stated that he is revoking access to the White House for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists for spreading false information about his... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Trump kicked CNN, Politico and MSNOW out of the White House over "constant fake news" - these media outlets were denied access to the US president's residence... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Journalists of three US media outlets sued Trump over White House access ban — DW Главное
- Trump stopped letting journalists from three publications into the White House. They filed a lawsuit, and major TV networks refused to cover the president's events in solidarity. — Meduza
- Trump: White House begins fight against fake news — Коммерсантъ
- Trump stated that his restrictions on certain media outlets do not impact press freedom — Интерфакс
- Trump stated that he is revoking access to the White House for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists for spreading false information about his... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Trump published photo of the White House with "trash bags" CNN, MS NOW and Politico — Вести
- CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists were not allowed into the White House — DW Главное
- White House Correspondents Association: Persecution of media in the US is underway — Вести
- US President Donald Trump announced «immediate» closure of White House access for CNN and MS NO… staff — BBC News Русская служба
- «It's Enough»: Trump Banned Journalists from Several Publications from Entering the White House — Новая газета Европа
- US President Donald Trump announced 'immediate' access closure to White House for CNN and MS NO… staff — BBC News Русская служба
Key entities
- White House
- Trump
- CNN
- Politico
- USA
- MS Now
- Media
- MSNSOFT
- Truth Social
- Moscow
- MSNBC
- INTERFAX.RU
- UN
- Xi Jinping
- Jackie Heinrich
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