# Trump Bans CNN MS NOW Politico From White House > Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access after calling their reporting 'fake news'. - Title: Trump Bans CNN MS NOW Politico From White House · Newsweek - Summary: Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access after calling their reporting 'fake news'. Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White… - Keywords: donald trump, cnn, ms now, politico, white house, first amendment, truth social, press freedom, fake news, secret service, white house correspondents association, barack obama - Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/donald-trump-cnn-banned-white-house-access-politico-12462184 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: donald trump, cnn, ms now, politico, white house, first amendment, truth social, press freedom, fake news, secret service, white house correspondents association, barack obama ## Trump bans media outlets President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access after calling their reporting 'fake news'. > as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS! ## Reporters denied entry MS NOW reporter Akayla Gardner and CNN reporter Betsy Klein were turned away from White House gates with their badges disabled. > the decision was above him ## Outlets vow to defend rights MS NOW, CNN, and Politico pledged to defend First Amendment rights despite being barred from White House access. > we will vigorously defend our First Amendment rights ## Press freedom groups condemn Press freedom advocates called Trump's ban a First Amendment violation and warned of future consequences. > it’s difficult to imagine a more blatant violation of the First Amendment ## Trump's fake news campaign Trump has long targeted media outlets he calls 'fake news', including CNN and ABC reporters. > fake news outlets to lose their FCC licenses ## Obama criticizes ban Barack Obama called Trump's ban on media outlets 'unimaginable' and criticized the lack of democratic understanding. > it’s unimaginable ## Legal challenges expected Legal experts warned of First Amendment challenges if Trump's ban is implemented. > immediate First Amendment challenges and requests for emergency injunctive relief ## Historical context Trump previously targeted reporters like CNN's Kaitlan Collins and ABC's Rachel Scott during events. > during the White House correspondents' dinner ## First Amendment debate Legal experts debated whether Trump's ban violates the First Amendment, with some arguing it does not. > this is different only because it covers mainstream media ## Press freedom advocates Press freedom advocates urged Trump to restore access to journalists and warned of future restrictions. > the implications extend beyond these organizations ## Trump's history of targeting media Trump has repeatedly targeted media outlets he calls 'fake news' since his 2016 campaign. > the slogan has somewhat transformed to focus on outlets ## White House correspondents association The White House Correspondents Association called for immediate restoration of journalists' access to White House. > the White House cannot deny that access arbitrarily ## What happens next Legal challenges and potential restoration of access to journalists are expected following Trump's ban. > we will continue to report on the actions and processes of this administration ## Key takeaway Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access, claiming their reporting is fake news.