Natalie Harp Showed Trump Coverage Clips Before He Issued Media Ban
The ban came hours after Natalie Harp showed Trump clips of TV hosts criticizing his administration, according to The Wall Street Journal.
- 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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Trump's Media Ban Reportedly Came Hours After Natalie Harp Showed Him Critical MS Now Clips
President Donald Trump's White House press ban followed a reported viewing of critical television clips that aide Natalie Harp showed him, according to the Daily Beast. Trump announced the restrictions on Friday, 18 September, targeting CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The dispute concerns journalists' access to the White House in Washington. Reporters from all three organisations were turned away on Saturday, 19 September. On Monday, 21 September, the…
Donald Trump's Latest Showdown Reportedly Had Natalie Harp's Influence
Donald Trump has banned three news outlets from the White House. Apart from trying to shut down his criticism, his personal aide, Natalie Harp, also played a role in this decision. The move comes as Trump continues to face criticism from the media, with the three outlets now barred from the White House. Natalie Harp […]
Natalie Harp fueled Trump's 'fever pitch' meltdown after he whined about lack of support
President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House traces back to one ever-present aide egging him on, according to The Wall Street Journal.Trump has spent weeks privately complaining that he isn't getting enough backup on cable news, the Journal reported. That simmering frustration reached a "fever pitch" on Friday when Natalie Harp, the executive assistant so devoted to feeding Trump favorable materia…
In Advance of a Key Foreign Policy Week, Natalie Harp Blinds the Press
Think of the mechanics of the media ban: Several news outlets were, truthfully, making the case that Trump is a loser. Unusually, Natalie Harp showed Trump that proof he's a loser. And as a result the press will be partly blinded during a potentially momentous week. The post In Advance of a Key Foreign Policy Week, Natalie Harp Blinds the Press appeared first on emptywheel.
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The Independent (US)Natalie Harp showed Trump clips that led to CNN and MSNOW ban: report
Natalie Harp is known for putting news reports, videos and article clippings in front of the president
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