Vance defends Trump's media ban as 'totally appropriate'

A senior administration official has justified the White House’s decision to restrict access for three news organizations, framing it as a measure to limit preferential treatment rather than a direct censorship effort. The move comes as the vice president, a vocal advocate for press freedom, has publicly endorsed the policy, arguing it aligns with broader efforts to manage media engagement. Critics may question whether the action sets a precedent for excluding outlets based on editorial stance, despite the administration’s insistence it reflects procedural fairness. The controversy underscores ongoing tensions between press access and executive control over information dissemination.

Vice President Vance, who has long cast himself as a champion of free speech, defended President Trump’s ban on three outlets from the White House on Monday, calling the move “totally appropriate.”  “He’s not banning media outlets. What he’s doing is saying ‘we’re not going to give you special access to the White House if...