From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
White House Claims Presidential Authority to Bar News Outlets
White House filing asserts president has authority to bar news outlets without violating First Amendment.
In brief
White House filing asserts president has authority to bar news outlets without violating First Amendment. White House claims Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico falls within presidential authority despite media outlets' First Amendment challenges. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
White House Filing
The White House filed a court document on Oct 2 claiming president has authority to bar news outlets without violating first amendment.
Presidential Access Ban
Trump barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds on Sept 18 after they reported critically of him.
Court Order
A federal court ordered White House to restore press passes for the three outlets for two weeks, expiring oct 8.
White House Defense
The White House claims barred outlets failed professional standards and threatened national security, despite media outlets' objections.
Press Pool Impact
When CNN is excluded from press pool, other networks refuse to substitute, leaving president without coverage.
Next Steps
Judge Kelly will rule expeditiously on media outlets' request to extend access beyond oct 8.
The takeaway
White House claims Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico falls within presidential authority despite media outlets' First Amendment challenges.
