US President Donald Trump announced on Friday afternoon that he is banning news outlets CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. The president made the statement via a post on his Truth Social platform. He justified the expulsions by labeling their reporting as "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" directly referencing their coverage as the reason for the restrictions.
This decision marks the president's most recent challenge to the US constitution's first amendment and the freedom of the press. Such actions represent an unprecedented limitation of access for major traditional news organizations, a trend observed since the beginning of his second term. President Trump further warned that additional media entities might also face similar prohibitions in the future.