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Trump cites national security, midterms coverage to defend press ban - Politico
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Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein
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Donald Trump's legal team filed a response to a lawsuit challenging the revocation of press credentials for certain news organizations. The filing justifies the ban by citing national security concerns and the outlets' coverage of midterm elections.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between political figures and the press regarding access to government spaces and the definition of journalistic conduct.
The filing, a response to an emergency lawsuit brought by the three news organizations demanding…
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