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Trump administration defends White House media ban in court FAST-MOVING
The Trump administration is defending its decision to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House in federal court. The administration argues that the president has broad authority to manage access to the complex and that the outlets failed to meet standards of professionalism. The Justice Department further contends that White House access is a privilege rather than a right.
The administration alleges the ban is necessary due to national security concerns, citing specific reports: CNN’s publication of construction details regarding a White House bunker, MS NOW’s coverage of the impact of the Iran war on US munitions, and Politico’s reporting on White House ballroom funding and Secret Service security.
The news organizations have filed a lawsuit alleging the ban violates First Amendment protections for freedom of the press and due process. More than 50 media organizations and associations have signed an amicus brief supporting the outlets. During a hearing, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly expressed skepticism regarding the administration's arguments, noting that the outlets were not given a meaningful opportunity to contest the revocation of their credentials. No immediate ruling was issued on the request for a temporary restraining order.
Entities
Barack Obama · CNN · Donald Trump · MS NOW · Politico · Timothy Kelly · White House Correspondents' Association
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The three news outlets filed a lawsuit against the administration for violating First Amendment rights. www.europesays.com · www.vol.at · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Trump cited unfair and negative coverage and the spread of fake news as reasons for the ban. www.europesays.com · www.vol.at · www.kreiszeitung.de · liberianewsnetwork.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former President Barack Obama criticized the ban, stating it is incompatible with democracy. boingboing.net
- [● 8 SOURCES] President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. www.europesays.com · www.vol.at · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] More than 50 media organizations and associations signed an amicus brief supporting the news outlets. www.vol.at · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Justice Department argued that White House access is a privilege rather than a right. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Politico reported on White House ballroom funding, including details on Secret Service security improvements. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] MS NOW covered the impact of the Iran war on US military munitions. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] CNN reportedly published top-secret construction details of a bunker beneath the White House East Wing. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Judge Timothy Kelly held a hearing regarding a request for a temporary restraining order to reinstate press access. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The White House press office alleged the outlets published sensitive or classified information and falsehoods regarding national security. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · trinidadtribune.com · +3 more