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Trump Launched Press Ban After Natalie Harp Showed Him Clip of MS NOW Bashing His Administration: Report
The outlets sued after reporters were denied access and credentials were revoked, as Trump said more media organizations could face restrictions.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, stripping journalists of access without notice. Trump accused the outlets of 'fake news' and stated, 'I don't want them in my office.'
- Aide Natalie Harp reportedly showed Trump clips of television hosts criticizing his administration, triggering the decision. The Wall Street Journal reported Trump's frustrations 'reached a fever pitch' after Harp presented the unflattering coverage.
- By Saturday, journalists were denied entry and had badges seized, prompting the three organizations to file a First Amendment lawsuit. They aim to 'defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes.'
- The ban surprised White House officials, occurring while chief of staff Susie Wiles was out of town. Trump later characterized the move as 'a very simple ban' when asked for a reason.
- Amid falling approval ratings ahead of midterm elections, the ban reflects Trump's broader frustrations. Trump reportedly complained to aides that allies were not sufficiently defending his second term achievements or touting his agenda on television.
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The former TV presenter Natalie Harp — close advisor to US President Donald Trump, nicknamed "human printer" for accompanying the Republican with a portable printer and writing messages and information for him — presented excerpts from American media coverage to the president last week, before he made the decision to ban CNN journalists, MS Now (ex-MSNBC) and Politico from the headquarters in Washington. The material presented by Natalie would h…
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Total News Sources51
Leaning Left17Leaning Right9Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 35%
R 22%
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