US President Donald Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House, threatens more media exclusions

US President Donald Trump said he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the three news organisations of publishing “fake news” and warning that other media outlets could face similar restrictions. The move is likely to face legal challenges over First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and the press.

Trump announced the decision on his social media platform, saying he was “banning” the three outlets “from the White House as a result of their constant reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” He later told reporters in the Oval Office that no single incident had prompted the move.