Donald Trump Bans Press Corps Members from the White House
Following a series of political and legal hurdles, US President Trump has revoked the credentials of reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS Now, banning them from entering the White House.
Following a challenging week, US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with media outlets by blocking reporters from three major news organizations from entering the White House and confiscating their press passes.
White House Ban on Press Members
Journalists working for CNN, Politico, and MS Now were denied entry to the White House complex while attempting to arrive for work on Saturday morning, and their press accreditation documents were confiscated.
A Week Full of Legal and Political Hurdles
This tension came immediately after a string of political and judicial setbacks for US President Trump.
While the Supreme Court blocked restrictions on mail-in voting, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, and a judge mandated prior notification for Kennedy Center changes.
Reactions and Steps Taken by Media Outlets
While the White House Correspondents' Association and various media watchdog organizations reacted against the decision, Trump reiterated accusations of fake news on social media.
Media outlets affected by the entry ban announced that they would resort to legal channels and file lawsuits against the implementation.