# Trump Claims CNN Ban Over Professionalism

> Trump says he can ban CNN from White House over 'professionalism' standards.
- Title: Trump Claims CNN Ban Over Professionalism · AV Club | Shortify
- Summary: Trump says he can ban CNN from White House over 'professionalism' standards. Trump's DOJ argues CNN, MS NOW, and Politico violated 'professionalism'…
- Keywords: trump, doj, cnn, ms now, politico, white house, professionalism, press access, legal brief, sherrill v knight, first amendment, national security
- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/trump-cnn-white-house-ban-professionalism
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, doj, cnn, ms now, politico, white house, professionalism, press access, legal brief, sherrill v knight, first amendment, national security
## Trump's DOJ Claims
Trump's Department Of Justice argues CNN, MS NOW, and Politico failed Trump's standards of professionalism.

> professionalism
## Professionalism Standards
The DOJ claims outlets issued reports that endangered national security and Trump's ballroom/bunker.

> endangered national security
## Legal Challenge
The DOJ's filing cites the Associated Press v. Budowich ruling as precedent for press access standards.

> associated press v budowich
## Sherrill v Knight Conflict
Trump's lawyers argue Sherrill v Knight, which set 50 years of press precedent, is 'wrong'.

> sherrill v knight
## Specific Allegations
Letters cite CNN's reporting on East Wing ballroom construction as 'unprofessional' behavior.

> east wing ballroom construction
## Temporary Ban
Judge Timothy J. Kelly granted 14-day restraining order for outlets to access White House.

> 14-day restraining order
## Key takeaway

Trump's DOJ argues CNN, MS NOW, and Politico violated 'professionalism' standards by publishing false national security reports.