MS NOW, CNN Get Ratings Boost During White House Ban
Summary
MS NOW and CNN saw an increase in viewers after President Donald Trump banned them, along with Politico, from the White House. The media outlets have sued the White House, claiming the ban violates their First Amendment rights and press freedom.Key Facts
- President Trump banned MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House on September 18, accusing them of spreading false news.
- After the ban, CNN’s viewership rose 5% overall and 6% in the key 25-54 age group; MS NOW’s viewership grew by 2% in the same measures.
- CNN’s primetime viewers increased by 8% overall and 11% in the 25-54 demographic during the ban week.
- MS NOW’s primetime viewers increased 2% overall and 11% in the 25-54 demographic week-over-week.
- CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a lawsuit claiming the ban is unconstitutional and violates their First Amendment rights to free press.
- A federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore the press access for 14 days, stating the ban likely violated due process rights.
- The White House defended the ban in court, accusing the outlets of threatening national security and spreading false information.
- Vice President JD Vance said the ban is about denying special access to outlets that engage in what the administration calls propaganda.
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