Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

After banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, Donald Trump said that he may also ban other media outlets Image: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo/picture allianceAdvertisementUS President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is banning major US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from accessing the White House.

"I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW... and Politico... from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!"

Although Trump did not explain what exactly prompted the move, he said the media outlets were reporting "fiction and lies."

"Outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report fiction and lies when they're covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America."

He also indicated that other media outlets may also be ejected from the White House.

"Other fake news media outlets to follow," the US president posted, without mentioning any names. He also did not clarify what specific reporting he objected to.

A ban would prevent affected reporters from attending press conferences or events at the Oval Office. 

Such an action by Trump would likely face legal challenges because the First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of the press.

Donald Trump has a long history of disputes with members of the press corps. During his second term, he became increasingly hostile toward the media.

The US president repeatedly urged broadcasters to cancel comedy or news programs that he disliked or that joked about or criticized him or his administration. 

He even called on the Federal Communications Commission to revoke the licenses of stations he disliked. 

Trump's administration imposed stricter controls on reporters during his second term. For example, they control which journalists can cover events as part of the "pool" admitted to confined spaces, such as the Oval Office and Air Force One.

Last year, the White House barred the Associated Press from some events because the news agency continued to refer to the "Gulf of Mexico" instead of the "Gulf of America," as Trump had ordered.

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