Trump Bars White House Reporters

The White House denied CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters access after President Donald Trump barred the outlets, accusing them of “fake news” and “purposely negative stories.” Security staff deactivated or confiscated press badges, and all three outlets said they were preparing legal action or other steps to restore access. First Amendment advocates and legal experts said the government likely cannot exclude journalists from White House spaces based on viewpoint after opening them to the press. The administration said the reporters were not acting in good faith, while press groups called the ban unconstitutional. Trump said more outlets could follow, naming The New York Times and The Washington Post as possible targets.