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President Donald Trump announced that he would ban three media outlets from accessing the White House. However, at the time of this report, CNN reporters were still working at the location. A team from the network was even covering Vice President J.D. Vance that day.

What Did Trump Announce About These Three Media Outlets?

Trump wrote on Truth Social that the veto was the result of «spreading false news.» According to him, certain media outlets should not be able to report with what he called fiction and lies.

Additionally, he warned that «other false news media will follow the same path.» Therefore, he left the door open for the measure to be expanded in the future.

What Did CNN Say in Response to the Veto Threat?

In a statement, CNN backed its White House team and its coverage. The network stated that the Constitution «guarantees us the right to conduct that journalistic work without obstacles.»

According to the network, if the ban were carried out, it would represent an illegal attack on that right. Meanwhile, MS NOW and Politico did not respond immediately to the president’s claim.

What Did Trump Say to Justify the Measure?

In remarks from the Oval Office, Trump defended his right to exclude those media outlets. According to him, «something is wrong with a country» that allows stories he considers negative.

He stated that the media can write what they want, but declared: «I don’t have to let them into the people’s house.» With that phrase, he defended his position despite the First Amendment.

When asked how the ban would work, he offered few concrete details. He said it would be «very simple» and would apply as far as possible.

However, he did not specify what measures had been taken to prevent access. He also did not identify a specific report that had prompted his announcement on social media.

Could More Media Outlets Be Affected?

Trump hinted that other news organizations could lose access to the White House. He specifically mentioned The New York Times and The Washington Post in his remarks.

He called both newspapers «mediocre» during that same intervention. Therefore, the threat may not be limited solely to the three media outlets mentioned initially.

Is There a Precedent with CNN and the White House?

Yes, Trump had previously restricted CNN’s access during his first term. In November 2018, the White House revoked the credentials of Jim Acosta, then a correspondent for the network.

That decision came after a tense exchange between Acosta and the president at a press conference. CNN sued, and a judge temporarily restored the journalist’s access.

Eventually, the White House permanently restored Acosta’s credentials. As a result, CNN withdrew the lawsuit at that time.

What Do Press Freedom Advocates Say?

Bruce D. Brown, president of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, questioned the legality of the measure. In a statement, he said: «A ban of this type would clearly be unconstitutional.»

According to Brown, it would be a clear case of discrimination based on editorial viewpoint. Additionally, he believed that courts would quickly overturn such a measure if it were implemented.

For his part, Aaron Terr, from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, spoke with CNN. He declared: «Press credentials are not a reward for loyalty to the Government.»

According to Terr, a free and confrontational press reflects the strength of the country.

What Did Senator Chuck Schumer Say?

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also criticized Trump’s announcement. On social media, he wrote: «Donald Trump just did what dictators have done.»

According to Schumer, the United States is a democracy and public information cannot be manipulated.