Reporter, Photographer Barred From White House Following Trump Remarks
Trump accused the outlets of biased coverage and said others could face the same ban after reporters challenged him on press freedom.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are banned from the White House, accusing the outlets of writing "fiction and lies" while covering his administration.
- Former press secretary Stephanie Grisham, who handled similar requests during Trump's first term, described the move as a sign the President is feeling "very, very empowered right now" based on his past behavior.
- During an Oval Office press conference Friday, Trump lashed out at Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey after she asked if the ban was an attempt to intimidate the press, telling her to be "Quiet, piggy!"
- Former federal prosecutor Shan Wu argued the Constitution protects press freedom, suggesting the ban will likely die in court as a futile outburst rather than actionable policy.
- The ban follows a difficult period for the administration amid mounting pressure over recent policy setbacks, with observers characterizing the decision as an impulsive "temper tantrum.
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