White House to Politico: Retract stories or face "consequences"
Summary
The White House counsel warned Politico to retract or correct recent stories about White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles within 48 hours or face consequences. The dispute comes amid already tense relations between President Trump’s administration and some news outlets, including bans from certain White House areas and Air Force One.Key Facts
- The White House counsel sent Politico a letter demanding corrections or retractions of three stories about Susie Wiles.
- The stories claimed President Trump was considering replacing Wiles and that she was involved in setting up a problematic Fox News interview.
- White House officials say they provided evidence that contradicted Politico’s reports, but Politico refused to retract.
- Politico, CNN, and MSNBC are banned from covering the president in the Oval Office and on Air Force One, though a judge recently restored their access to White House grounds.
- CNN has threatened legal action to regain access to these areas and accompanying broadcast pools.
- The White House counsel demands a public apology to President Trump and Susie Wiles.
- The letter warns Politico of potential legal action or other consequences if they do not comply.
- President Trump has a history of conflicts with the media, including banning certain news outlets and considering removing press from specific White House spaces.
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