Former WHCA president on Trump's press ban: 'An attack on one outlet is an attack on everyone'

A former president of the White House Correspondents' Association has condemned the recent exclusion of reporters from CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from White House coverage, calling it an unjustified restriction that targets the entire press corps. The move, framed as retaliation against specific outlets, has been described as an assault on the broader principle of media access and press freedom. Critics argue the decision sets a dangerous precedent by singling out news organizations rather than addressing legitimate concerns about coverage. The controversy underscores growing tensions between the administration and the media over access and reporting standards.

Former White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) president Weijia Jiang on Sunday said President Trump's ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from covering the White House was an "attack" on all other news outlets. "This is not a tantrum by three media outlets who are upset because they can't get into the White House...