DOJ fights lawsuit challenging Trump’s White House media ban: Access is a ‘privilege’
Summary
The Justice Department supports President Trump’s choice to ban certain news outlets, including CNN, from the White House. The DOJ says that access to the White House is a special right and was limited for safety reasons.Key Facts
- President Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House.
- The Justice Department filed a document defending this ban in court.
- The DOJ called access to the White House a “privilege,” not a guarantee.
- The ban was based on concerns about national security.
- The case is before U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly.
- The Trump administration wants the judge to deny a request challenging the ban.
- The lawsuit argues against the restriction of these media outlets’ access.
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