CNN, MS NOW and Politico Barred from White House Access
Donald Trump justified the measure by accusing these outlets of consistently spreading "misinformation" about him, a decision widely condemned as an assault on press freedom.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ban on White House access for journalists from three news outlets—CNN, MS NOW and Politico—according to reports cited by Le Monde. The measure has been effectively implemented, preventing representatives of these media organizations from entering the presidential compound.
According to the U.S. president, these outlets continuously spread "misinformation" about him, a justification he invoked to legitimize this decision.
The ban has been widely condemned by press observers and freedom of the press organizations as an assault on press freedom. It marks, according to Le Monde, a dramatic escalation of Donald Trump's offensive against journalists since his return to the presidency.
Neither the White House nor the affected media outlets have so far provided further details on the precise terms of this exclusion or on how long it will last.
Sources
- CNN, MS NOW et « Politico » effectivement interdits d’entrer à la Maison Blanche après l’annonce de Donald Trump — Le Monde — Une
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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