Major US networks halt Trump coverage after White House bans journalists from CNN, MS Now, Politico; outlets sue citing First Amendment.
Major US television networks have halted video coverage of Donald Trump following the administration’s ban of journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House grounds. The three outlets filed a lawsuit Monday alleging the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.
- ▪CNN, MS Now, and Politico sued the administration Monday over journalist access bans to White House grounds
- ▪Major US TV networks collectively decided to suspend video coverage of Trump in response to the journalist restrictions
- ▪Networks cited First Amendment violation concerns in their coordinated action
- ▪Trump is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly with Middle East and Ukraine expected on the agenda
- ▪The president plans to hold meetings with 11 world leaders during the UN sessions
- ▪The White House access ban prompted the legal challenge from the three barred news outlets
Source: according to media reports
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