Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House.
Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, accusing them of repeatedly publishing what he called “FAKE NEWS”. Appearing on NBC News’ “Meet the Press”, the Wyoming senator was asked whether Trump had violated the Constitution by banning journalists from the three outlets. Barrasso said he did not believe the president had done so.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House, arguing that the president has the right to restrict access to government facilities when he believes news organisations are not acting as “good-faith journalists”. Waltz made the remarks on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, telling anchor Dana Bash that Trump was “absolutely within his rights” to limit journalists’ access to government facilities. The White House Correspondents’ Association has also said the Constitution protects journalists from government interference regardless of whether the president agrees with their coverage.
Wes Moore, speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” said the president appeared to have “a real problem with the Constitution”. The affected news organisations have said they intend to challenge the restrictions and continue covering the Trump administration. Democrats and press freedom groups have criticised Trump’s move. Maryland Gov.