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Trump Claims CNN Ban Over Professionalism
Trump says he can ban CNN from White House over 'professionalism' standards.
In brief
Trump says he can ban CNN from White House over 'professionalism' standards. Trump's DOJ argues CNN, MS NOW, and Politico violated 'professionalism' standards by publishing false national security reports. Originally reported by AV Club.
Trump's DOJ Claims
Trump's Department Of Justice argues CNN, MS NOW, and Politico failed Trump's standards of professionalism.
“professionalism”
Professionalism Standards
The DOJ claims outlets issued reports that endangered national security and Trump's ballroom/bunker.
“endangered national security”
Legal Challenge
The DOJ's filing cites the Associated Press v. Budowich ruling as precedent for press access standards.
“associated press v budowich”
Sherrill v Knight Conflict
Trump's lawyers argue Sherrill v Knight, which set 50 years of press precedent, is 'wrong'.
“sherrill v knight”
Specific Allegations
Letters cite CNN's reporting on East Wing ballroom construction as 'unprofessional' behavior.
“east wing ballroom construction”
Temporary Ban
Judge Timothy J. Kelly granted 14-day restraining order for outlets to access White House.
“14-day restraining order”
In short
Trump's DOJ argues CNN, MS NOW, and Politico violated 'professionalism' standards by publishing false national security reports.
