Blanche defends Trump’s White House media ban: ‘It’s a privilege … not a right’
Summary
President Donald Trump’s attorney general Todd Blanche said the White House banned three news outlets—CNN, MS Now, and Politico—because access to the White House is a privilege, not a right. The bans started on September 19 after the administration said these outlets reported inaccurate news, but a judge issued a temporary order to restore their access.Key Facts
- Three news outlets (CNN, MS Now, Politico) were banned from White House access starting September 19.
- The administration claims White House access is a privilege, not a right.
- The ban was based on President Trump’s frustration with what he calls inaccurate reporting by these outlets.
- A judge issued a temporary order to restore their press credentials for 14 days.
- CNN journalists were barred from traveling with the president on Air Force One after the temporary order.
- The administration argues that the outlets’ reporting caused national security concerns.
- President Trump said the outlets write negative news to damage Republicans and his administration.
- Polls show low public trust in both President Trump and the news media.
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