Trump announces ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House
The U.S. president accuses these media outlets, without providing details, of spreading "fiction and lies."
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was banning, "effective immediately," access to the White House for three media outlets: CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, according to statements reported by France 24.
According to the same source, Mr. Trump accuses these news organizations of spreading "fiction and lies," without specifying the exact nature of the information he disputes or providing concrete examples.
The announcement, made from the White House, marks another escalation in recurring tensions between the Trump administration and part of the American press. France 24 does not specify whether details about how the ban will be implemented or its duration were communicated.
The affected media outlets, CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, have not yet publicly responded to this announcement, based on available information at this time.
Sources
- "Avec effet immédiat" : Trump annonce bannir CNN et deux autres médias de la Maison blanche — France 24 — Français
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