Trump administration bars Wall Street Journal from trip amid Epstein spat
Summary
The Trump administration has excluded The Wall Street Journal from an upcoming overseas trip with President Trump, citing dissatisfaction with the newspaper's reporting. This decision follows a story about Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump denies and has responded to with a defamation lawsuit.Key Facts
- The White House barred The Wall Street Journal from traveling with President Trump to Scotland.
- The exclusion is due to a report about a letter Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump disputes.
- Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the newspaper, seeking $20 billion in damages.
- The White House Correspondents’ Association expressed concern about the decision, citing the importance of free speech and a free press.
- This is not the first time the Trump administration has restricted media access due to coverage issues.
- In February, the White House also excluded the Associated Press from events over naming disagreements.
- Trump acknowledged knowing Epstein but stated they have not spoken for 15 years following a disagreement.
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