Trump administration bans CNN and MSNBC journalists from White House. Correspondents' Association defends press access rights.
CNN and MSNBC reporters have been denied access to the White House following an announcement of restrictions on the outlets. The White House Correspondents’ Association said it stands in defense of the affected journalists.
- ▪CNN and MSNBC journalists blocked from White House premises after Trump’s ban announcement
- ▪White House Correspondents’ Association president issued statement supporting denied journalists
- ▪Group claims it defends press access rights for all members regardless of outlet affiliation
- ▪Ban restricts credentialed reporters from two major U.S. news networks from covering White House events
- ▪Move follows tensions between Trump and cable news outlets over coverage
- ▪Correspondents’ Association raised concerns about implications for press freedom and access
- ▪Affected journalists previously had routine White House briefing and event access
- ▪Decision marks escalation in administration’s relationship with certain news organizations
Source: according to media reports
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