A former president’s move to exclude three major news organizations from White House coverage has drawn sharp criticism from legal experts, lawmakers, and media figures, who argue the decision undermines press freedom. The ban, announced on a social media platform, targets outlets accused of biased reporting, raising concerns about government restrictions on press access. Legal scholars warn the action could set a dangerous precedent for press restrictions, while critics from both sides of the political spectrum condemn the move as an overreach. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between political leaders and the media over access and fairness.
President Trump's threat to ban three national news outlets from covering the White House is sparking rebuke from First Amendment advocates, elected Democrats and critics from across politics and media. In a Truth Social post Friday afternoon, Trump wrote he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately” for what...
