White House Bars Politico, CNN and MS NOW Over 'Fake News' Claim
Trump suggested more outlets could be barred after the three organizations said their press credentials were confiscated.
The White House barred three news outlets, Politico, CNN and MS NOW, with President Donald Trump suggesting additional outlets could face similar bans, according to France 24.
All three outlets said on Saturday that the White House confiscated their teams' press passes, and they have hinted at possible legal action, France 24 reported.
Press freedom advocates have sharply criticized the ban, according to the report.
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- Three media outlets barred from the White House over 'fake news' — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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