Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House
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Summary
President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House because he says they report false news about him and his administration. He also warned that other media outlets could be banned soon. This step follows past actions where his administration limited press access, which led to ongoing legal battles.Key Facts
- President Trump announced the ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House.
- He posted the ban announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- Trump called these outlets "Fake News" and accused them of reporting lies about him and his administration.
- He threatened to ban additional media outlets in the future.
- The ban is expected to lead to legal challenges and questions about press freedom.
- Last year, President Trump barred the Associated Press from some White House areas, causing a legal fight over First Amendment rights.
- A federal judge ordered the White House to restore AP access, but some restrictions remain during appeals.
- CBS News reached out to the White House and the banned outlets for their responses.
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