A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets

Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have been barred from entering the White House after President Donald Trump announced their ban, accusing them of spreading ‘fake news’. The journalists had their press credentials deactivated or confiscated, and Secret Service agents denied entry to Politico's Cheyenne Haslett. The affected media outlets expressed support for their reporters and stated they would vigorously defend their First Amendment rights.