Trump announces ban

President Donald Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico will be banned from the White House effective immediately.

“I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW ... and Politico ... from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!”

Trump cites 'cumulative stories'

Trump doubled down on his announced ban while taking questions from reporters at the Oval Office, citing 'cumulative stories' the three outlets have published over the years.

“You get sick of it”

CNN fires back

CNN stands fully behind its White House team and their fair and accurate reporting, stating it has a right under the U.S. Constitution to report without government interference.

“We have a right under the U.S. Constitution to do that reporting without hindrance or interference from the government.”

Politico defends First Amendment

Politico will continue to fairly report on the White House and future ones, vigorously defending its First Amendment rights against any attempt to restrict them.

“We will vigorously defend our First Amendment rights against any attempt to restrict them.”

MS NOW declines comment

A spokesperson for MS NOW declined to comment on the White House ban announcement.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders responds

Republican Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders rejected the notion that Trump opposes a free press enshrined in the First Amendment.

“I think it's hard for you to argue against a free press when you're literally standing in the Oval Office asking questions of the president of the United States.”