White House Correspondents' Association Accuses Trump of Targeting Media
The press group said the US Constitution protects journalists from government interference, according to a statement cited by TASS.
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has accused US President Donald Trump of targeting the media, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
The report cited journalist Jacqui Heinrich as saying that the US Constitution protects the freedom of the press from government interference.
TASS did not provide additional details on the specific incidents or actions that prompted the WHCA's accusation. The White House Correspondents' Association represents journalists who cover the White House and has historically advocated for press access and protections.
Neither the White House nor President Trump's office issued an immediate public response to the accusation as cited in the report.
This is a developing story, and further details were not available at the time of this report.
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