US Treasury Department Denies Accreditation to Certain Journalists at G20 Meeting in North Carolina

The US Treasury Department rejected accreditation applications for certain journalists who were scheduled to cover the G20 finance ministers meeting held in the city of Asheville, North Carolina. This decision was met with backlash from independent media organizations.

Press Restrictions at the Meeting

The US Treasury Department blocked the participation of certain press members who wanted to follow the G20 finance summit, which brings together the world's strongest economies. The restrictions imposed on this important event held in North Carolina drew attention.

Affected Media Organizations

Specific reporters from prominent news outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News were not issued the necessary press credentials for the meeting.

It was reported that while long-time attendees like New York Times reporter Alan Rappeport were left out, Berlin bureau chief Jim Tankersley from the same organization was permitted to attend the event.

Statements from the Department and Organizations

While the Treasury Department has not yet issued an official statement regarding the rationale behind the decision, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the decision had nothing to do with viewpoints.

The New York Times management stated in a release that the exclusion of US journalists from an event in their own country is a disturbing effort to undermine independent journalism and an attempt to evade public oversight.