Trump Attacks CNN Reporter As Wife Melania Credentials Network For Event
First Lady Melania Trump granted press credentials to CNN and Politico for a New York event, despite President Donald Trump's ongoing ban of these outlets from the White House. The President publicly criticized the decision and the news organizations, labeling them as 'fake news' and 'treasonous'.
Why it matters
This highlights a public rift between the President and the First Lady's office regarding media access and the administration's relationship with the press.
US First Lady Melania Trump has allowed CNN and Politico reporters to attend one of her events in New York, despite President Donald Trump banning the two news organisations from the White House."All of the SLEAZEBAGS, like Third Rate "Reporter," Kaitlan Collins, of Fake News CNN, a truly unhappy person, said they weren't going to be covering me," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Then why were they ranting and raving like Lunatics, in the Press Area, at the United Nations? Why was she there? She's got a 'TRUMP' addiction, and so does CNN and MSDNC," he added."They're all sick, treasonous, and demented! The 'good news' is that they have a great, for them, and totally disloyal Judge. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump further wrote.Melania's office approved press credentials for CNN and Politico for her "Fostering the Future Together" event on Tuesday.
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