Melania Trump Credentials CNN, Politico Despite White House Media Ban
Melania Trump’s office granted access to CNN and Politico for a UN event as the outlets challenge the White House ban in court.
- On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump's office approved press credentials for CNN and Politico to cover her United Nations General Assembly event, creating a notable exception to President Donald Trump's White House media ban.
- President Trump abruptly revoked White House access for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW on Friday, citing 'FAKE NEWS' as justification without advance notice to staff.
- Three restricted news organizations filed a First Amendment lawsuit Monday challenging the ban, calling the restriction a 'direct assault on the First Amendment' and violation of constitutional principles.
- A hearing regarding the legal challenge is scheduled for Wednesday, while the First Lady's independent credentialing decision underscores her distinct operational separation from the President's media restrictions.
- Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future Together' coalition partners with tech companies including Amazon and Intel to advance children's well-being through education and responsible artificial intelligence development.
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The Republican president created the surprise on 18 September by announcing that the access of CNN and MS NOW channels, as well as the online media Politico, would be blocked "with immediate effect", accusing them of relaying "false information." On Monday, the three media replied to the court's appeal against a "direct attack on the First Amendment" of the American Constitution, guaranteeing freedom of the press, and a "flavouring violation of …
The first lady was aware of the restrictions, and the decision to admit journalists to her event was made directly by her office and noted by journalists.
Melania Trump Grants CNN Press Access at UN General Assembly After President Barred Them from the White House
Melania Trump approved a CNN reporter’s credentials for her event at the UN General Assembly on Sept. 22. The president recently barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the White House on Sept. 18.
According to a CNN source, the first lady of the United States knew about the restrictions imposed by the president, but her office independently decided whether to give journalists accreditation for the event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Ban Fight: CNN Gives Trump Dictator Label, Questioning ‘State of Mind’
Ban Fight: CNN Gives Trump Dictator Label, Questioning ‘State of Mind’ On Monday, CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront spoke out on President Trump’s recent media denial of press access, which barred CNN, MS Now, and Politico from entering the White House grounds. Between jabs at the President's character, former Trump White House Lawyer Ty Cobb, and former Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham railed against Trump’s foul play to the First …
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