Trump bans news outlets

Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering the White House on social media.

“To offend a strong man, tell him a lie. To offend a weak man, tell him the truth.”

Trump's approval numbers drop

Trump's approval numbers fell below 30% according to one poll this week.

Trump's weak leadership

Trump is insecure, petty, and vengeful with his ego easily bruised.

Trump's justification for bans

Trump claims the press is "purposeful" and "fully coordinated" in reporting "fiction and lies".

Legal mechanism for defamation

The legal bar for defamation requires "actual malice" which Trump isn't using.

Press access restored

A judge allowed CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists back at the White House after a week.

Press wins the battle

Trump's attacks on the press make him look weak but the press will prevail.

Democracy requires press

Americans want democracy, not dictatorship, and expect leaders to take a punch.

S.E. Cupp's background

S.E. Cupp is the host of "S.E. Cupp Unfiltered" on CNN.

Trump's weak leadership

Trump's leadership is weak and he's vulnerable to criticism.

Press access restored

A judge restored access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after Trump banned them.