Trump ban CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House: Why US president ban CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
US President Donald Trump has announced a ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House, citing their reporting as 'fiction and lies.' The move has drawn criticism regarding press freedom and is expected to face legal challenges.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in the tension between the executive branch and the media, raising constitutional questions about press access.
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US President Donald Trump don announce say e dey "immediately" ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from di White House.
Dis na di latest twist for im cat and rat relationship wit American media.
For one lengthy post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump say di outlets dey "constantly write or report fiction or lies" about im administration, although e no provide examples.
E dey unclear wetin exactly di ban go be, and weda employees of dose outlets go dey prevented from entering di White House grounds.
Di move dey likely to receive legal challenges from di outlets wey dey involved and press freedom organisations.
Reporters from both Politico and CNN bin still dey for White House grounds shortly afta e make di announcement.
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