Conservative ‘Squawk Box’ host presses Bessent on media ban: ‘We don’t do this’
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on CNBC’s "Squawk Box" to explain why the White House banned reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico. The ban happened after President Donald Trump said these news outlets were spreading “fake news.”Key Facts
- The White House banned reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from entering its grounds.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke about the ban on CNBC’s "Squawk Box" show.
- President Donald Trump said the ban was a response to what he called “fake news.”
- The ban sparked questions about media access to the White House.
- Bessent defended the decision during the interview.
- The controversy happened in early 2024.
- The media ban is unusual, as White House access is typically open to many news outlets.
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