MS Now says reporters denied access to White House after Trump media ban
Also reported by PBS NewsHour, BBC Top Stories, The Hill, Al Jazeera, CBS News
Summary
MS Now said its reporters were blocked from entering the White House after President Donald Trump banned their news channel, CNN, and Politico from the executive branch complex. This ban has raised concerns about press freedom in the U.S. and has been condemned by press rights groups and Democratic officials.Key Facts
- MS Now reporters were denied access and had their White House press passes taken by the Secret Service.
- President Trump announced the ban on MS Now, CNN, and Politico because of what he called “constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS” without naming specific reasons.
- The White House Correspondents’ Association criticized the ban, saying it threatens press freedom protected by the Constitution.
- CNN and Politico both said they will continue to report fairly and defend their rights under the First Amendment.
- The ban comes amid rising tensions between President Trump and parts of the media ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Jim Acosta, a former CNN reporter, warned the ban could lead to a state-controlled media system and urged news organizations to fight the restrictions legally.
- Last year, the Associated Press was banned from the White House for refusing to accept a name change for the Gulf of Mexico ordered by the president.
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