Judge extends White House access for US media outlets amid Trump standoff
Summary
A federal judge has extended access to several news organizations that President Donald Trump had tried to block from White House press briefings. The judge said Trump likely broke the law by banning reporters from CNN, MS Now, and Politico because of their critical coverage, which violates the First Amendment.Key Facts
- Judge Timothy Kelly extended media access to CNN, MS Now, and Politico after President Trump tried to ban them.
- The judge said Trump probably broke the law by discriminating against these news outlets based on their viewpoints.
- The ban was linked to Trump’s claim that these organizations report "fiction and lies" about him.
- The Department of Justice said the bans were for national security reasons, but the judge found no proof of that.
- Judge Kelly was appointed by President Trump during his first term.
- The ruling keeps the media passes active until a final court decision or an appeal happens.
- President Trump has previously criticized and limited access for some media groups and reporters.
- Press freedom groups said they support the ruling but expect the administration will appeal it.
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