Trump announces immediate ban of CNN, MSNBC, Politico from White House
President Donald Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House effective immediately, announcing the move during an Oval Office press conference. The administration has not indicated it has taken steps to implement the ban. First Amendment groups stated that if Trump attempts to enforce such a ban, it would be unconstitutional and rejected by courts. The targeted newsrooms echoed constitutional concerns about the proposed action.
✓ Verified
- ✓Trump announced a ban of CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House on Friday. (CNN source)
- ✓Trump said the ban was effective immediately. (CNN source)
- ✓No indication the administration has taken implementation steps. (CNN source)
- ✓First Amendment groups stated a ban would be unconstitutional and rejected by courts. (CNN source)
- ✓The targeted newsrooms opposed the proposed ban. (CNN source)
~ Interpretation
- ~First Amendment groups characterize a ban as unconstitutional. (First Amendment groups, legal analysis not yet adjudicated)
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