Obama ‘not surprised’ by Trump’s media ban, calls issue of press freedom ‘foundational’
- Last Friday, President Donald Trump revoked White House workspace access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, effective immediately, claiming the outlets are "FAKE NEWS" and "a threat to our National Security."
- Challenging the decision, the three organizations sued the administration on Monday, arguing the revocation "brazenly discriminates based on editorial viewpoint" and violates First Amendment rights and the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause.
- During an interview on NBC's "TODAY," Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted the outlets are not "banned" but merely restricted from workspace, stating, "Why should I have people working in my building?"
- Following the decision, major networks including ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC boycotted pool coverage. However, Rubio was spotted circulating with reporters from the excluded outlets at a New York City event 48 hours after the initial ban.
- While the lawsuit proceeds, debate persists regarding whether restricting desk access constitutes a ban, as the administration maintains that outlets can still cover the president without being embedded in the building.
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The joint document was signed by publications and broadcasters from across the ideological spectrum, including Trump Fox News's favorite channel.
WHCA joins media groups in filing court brief against White House ban on CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO - The Tribune
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has joined the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and nearly 50 news organisations in filing an amicus brief urging a court to immediately reverse the administration’s ban on CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO.
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LatestlyWHCA joins media groups in filing court brief against White House ban on CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has joined the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and nearly 50 news organisations in filing an amicus brief urging a court to immediately reverse the administration’s ban on CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO.
More than 50 U.S. media houses oppose Donald Trump: they support CNN, MS NOW and "Politico" against their expulsion from the White House. The competent judge already expresses doubts about the US government's actions.
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