Trump Denies 'Assault' on Press Freedom as CNN, MS NOW and Politico Prepare Lawsuit
President Donald Trump defended himself after CNN, MS NOW and Politico said they would sue over their White House ban, according to the Guardian.
US President Donald Trump said the White House is not carrying out "an assault on the Free Press," after CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced plans to sue over being barred from the building, according to the Guardian.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he "cherishes" a free press but has also criticized what he calls "fake news" media, the newspaper reported. The three outlets say the ban threatens their First Amendment rights.
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- Trump denies ‘assault’ on free press as three outlets plan to sue over White House ban – live — The Guardian — World
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