From Slate Magazine · · 40s
Trump Bans News Outlets From White House
Trump bans CNN, Politico, and MSNow from White House.
In brief
Trump bans CNN, Politico, and MSNow from White House. Trump banned three news outlets from White House after they criticized his policies, sparking a constitutional crisis over press freedom. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
What Happened
President Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MSNow from White House.
“President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, Politico, and MSNow from the White House because he didn’t like their coverage.”
Why It Happened
Trump claimed news outlets criticized his policies.
“President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, Politico, and MSNow from the White House because he didn’t like their coverage.”
What Happened Next
Federal judge ordered outlets reinstated.
“Within days, a federal judge ordered the outlets be reinstated”
The Delay
White House delayed reinstatement for hours.
“But the White House dragged its feet”
The Consequence
Reporters excluded from state dinner with Xi.
“Hours later, reporters were still locked out and a state dinner with President Xi of China went ahead without them”
The big picture
Trump banned three news outlets from White House after they criticized his policies, sparking a constitutional crisis over press freedom.
