Sen. John Barrasso says Trump isn’t violating the Constitution by banning reporters from the White House
Barrasso said the ban will not hurt Republicans in the midterms and defended Trump’s decision after the White House revoked the outlets’ credentials.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump barred Politico, MS NOW, and CNN from the White House, with journalists turned away at security on Saturday in a departure from standard protocols.
- Trump justified the decision via Truth Social post, citing 'cumulative stories' and 'FAKE NEWS' while warning other outlets could face similar action for 'FICTION and LIES.'
- Jacqui Heinrich, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, stated that constitutional protections 'do not depend on whether the president likes a news organization's coverage,' while outlets pledged to 'vigorously defend' First Amendment rights.
- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., defended the ban on Sunday, arguing it will not impact the midterm election 44 days away; Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., countered that the move violates the First Amendment.
- Legal expert Rottman warned the administration's move serves as an 'effort to intimidate the press writ large,' suggesting the dispute may move to formal litigation over executive limits on press access.
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Sen. Barrasso: Trump Banning Media Outlets Doesn’t Violate Constitution
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) said President Donald Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House does not violate the Constitution. Host Kristen Welker said, “Do you agree with the president’s
Sen. John Barrasso says Trump isn’t violating the Constitution by banning reporters from the White House
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Sunday downplayed concerns that Trump may have violated the Constitution Friday when reporters from Politico, MS NOW and CNN were banned from covering the White House.
Barrasso Dismisses Concerns Over Press Ban, Says Media Has Duty To Report Fairly
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso rejected the idea that Donald Trump is violating the U.S. Constitution by restricting media access, arguing instead that journalists bear a responsibility to cover events objectively. Appearing Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, the Wyoming Republican faced questioning from moderator Kristen Welker regarding court precedents and First Amendment protections around […] Barrasso Dismisses Concerns Over Press Ban, Say…
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The statements are made after journalists from MS NOW, Politico and CNN were prevented from accessing the White House facilities.
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