Natalie Harp showed Trump coverage clips before he issued media ban: Report
The outlets sued after reporters were denied access and credentials were revoked, as Trump said more media organizations could face restrictions.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, stripping journalists of access without notice. Trump accused the outlets of 'fake news' and stated, 'I don't want them in my office.'
- Aide Natalie Harp reportedly showed Trump clips of television hosts criticizing his administration, triggering the decision. The Wall Street Journal reported Trump's frustrations 'reached a fever pitch' after Harp presented the unflattering coverage.
- By Saturday, journalists were denied entry and had badges seized, prompting the three organizations to file a First Amendment lawsuit. They aim to 'defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes.'
- The ban surprised White House officials, occurring while chief of staff Susie Wiles was out of town. Trump later characterized the move as 'a very simple ban' when asked for a reason.
- Amid falling approval ratings ahead of midterm elections, the ban reflects Trump's broader frustrations. Trump reportedly complained to aides that allies were not sufficiently defending his second term achievements or touting his agenda on television.
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Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico has brought the big TV stations to an unusual step: they stop the joint image production.
The president has imposed the ban on CNN, Politico and MsNow, on which the judiciary will pronounce on Wednesday. Meanwhile the First Lady grants the credit, after the Secretary of State had participated in a reception with the three excluded publications. Trump Tv is born to "tell the truth"
After the Republican vetoed CNN, MS NOW and Politico's access to the White House, major television stations suspended their joint coverage
Media ban 'an escalation even for Trump'
CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration days after they were barred from White House grounds, calling the selective ban — based on the content of their coverage — a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment. The extraordinary ban represents an escalation of Trump’s long-running efforts to restrict news coverage he finds objectionable, says France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani.
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