Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
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Summary
President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is banning CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House starting immediately. The president said other news outlets will be banned soon, accusing these media organizations of reporting false information about his administration.Key Facts
- President Trump announced a ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House.
- He accused these outlets of spreading lies about the president and his administration.
- Trump said other news organizations will also be banned in the future.
- CNN and Politico both rejected the ban and defended their right to report freely under the U.S. Constitution.
- The White House Correspondents Association criticized the ban as an attack on the free press and the public’s right to information.
- Despite the announcement, reporters from the banned outlets were still present at the White House on the day of the news.
- Trump stated he supports a free and honest press but wants fairness in reporting.
- The White House has a history of conflicts with the press, including previous attempts to restrict certain reporters’ access.
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