Natalie Harp showed Trump coverage clips before he issued media ban: 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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“Donald Trump’s ban on CNN seems to already be taking on water,” The Wrap reports. “The news organization has already been credentialed to cover one of the First Lady’s events at the United Nations just days after the president announced a White House ban on them, MS NOW and Politico.”
A red banderole with golden scissors cut through, a new million-dollar landing place and a president in front of an ongoing camera – actually Donald Trump's appearance at the White House on Monday would have provided plenty of material for the TV stations. But his words went almost completely under – his argument with all the major US networks is to blame.
Trump has ported CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House. The media has threatened legal action. Now, reports are coming that Trump's favorite secretary, Natalie Harp, is behind the decision, writes CNN.
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