# Trump Bans Three News Outlets From White House

> Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds citing fake news.
- Title: Trump Bans Three News Outlets From White House · Seattletimes
- Summary: Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds citing fake news. President Trump denied access to White House for CNN, MS NOW and Politico…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/ms-now-says-its-journalists-were-denied-access-to-the-white-house-grounds
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- Topics: trump, cnn, ms now, politico, white house, first amendment, fake news, press freedom, news, local
## Trump bans three news outlets
President Donald Trump denied access to White House grounds for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters on Saturday.
## Reporters report denied entry
CNN reporter Betsy Klein and MS NOW reporter Akayla Gardner had their press badges deactivated upon arrival at White House.
## Politico reporter also denied
Politico White House reporter Cheyenne Haslett was denied entry and had her badge confiscated.
## Outlets vow legal action
Politico said it will vigorously defend First Amendment rights, CNN will hold government accountable, and MS NOW will defend independent journalism.
## Trump's fake news claim
Trump called CNN, MS NOW and Politico 'fake news' on social media, saying their reporting was dishonest and ratings were poor.
## Trump's justification
Trump said he banned outlets because they reported 'fake news' and their stories were dishonest, claiming the country needs honest news.
## First Amendment concerns
Media law expert Amy Kristin Sanders said Trump's administration is not playing by traditional First Amendment rules and norms.
## Press freedom threat
CNN analyst Brian Stelter called the move a direct threat to press freedom in the United States, saying it's a free speech test.
## Key takeaway

President Trump denied access to White House for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters after labeling their coverage as fake news.