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Donald Trump Banned CNN From White House But Melania's Office Gives It Event Access
CNN reporter Betsy Klein will cover Melania Trump’s UN-side event after the first lady’s office approved access despite the White House ban.
- On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump's office approved CNN reporter Betsy Klein to cover the 'Fostering the Future Together' event in New York City, diverging from President Donald Trump's recent media restrictions.
- President Donald Trump implemented a White House ban on CNN, Politico, and NOW last Friday, labeling the outlets 'FAKE NEWS' and claiming they report fiction and lies about the Trump Administration.
- The three targeted media outlets filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration on Monday, arguing the access restrictions amount to a 'direct assault on the First Amendment' and violate due process.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio mingled with reporters from the banned organizations at a Sunday press reception in Manhattan, while the White House television pool suspended coverage in protest.
- Melania's independent credentialing process reflects her known separation from White House operations, with former aides noting she viewed the White House as outdated and preferred staying in New York City.
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Donald Trump Banned CNN From White House But Melania's Office Gives It Event Access
Melania Trump’s office has approved CNN’s request to cover her upcoming New York City event, creating a notable exception to the White House ban that President Donald Trump placed on the network just days ago. His wife’s decision highlights a separate credentialing process operating independently of the president’s media restrictions. Melania Trump’s office separately credentialed […]
Donald Trump banishes CNN from the White House - but Melania invites a reporter from the station to accompany her. What sounds like a communication error could be a conscious affront to the First Lady.
CNN remains locked up in the White House, but now Melania Trump is accompanied by a reporter from the station.
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
11%
R 33%
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