The fake news outlets and leftist groups pushed back, with CNN and Politico citing First Amendment protections, while the scope of the ban remained unclear and all three outlets were reportedly still credentialed at the White House Friday afternoon.
WHAT WE KNOW:
Trump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Trump said the ban was “effective immediately.”
Trump accused the outlets of constant “FAKE NEWS” reporting.
Trump warned that more news outlets could be banned.
Trump said the decision was based on cumulative coverage over the past two years.
Trump defended the move when asked about a potential legal challenge.
CNN said the ban would be an unconstitutional interference with its reporting.
Politico said it would vigorously defend its First Amendment rights and disputed Trump’s claims about government subsidies.
The Knight Foundation First Amendment Institute and National Press Club criticized the move and raised constitutional concerns.
As of Friday afternoon, journalists from all three outlets were apparently still credentialed to work at the White House.
Trump Speaks on the matter at Press Conference friday afternoon -