Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban
During a press interaction, Donald Trump told a female reporter from MS Now to 'be quiet' after she questioned his decision to ban certain news outlets from the White House press pool. This follows a pattern of the administration restricting access to media organizations deemed critical.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding press freedom and the relationship between the executive branch and the media in the United States.
Akayla Gardner of MS Now near the White House after being denied entry following Trump's ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico, on 20 September. Akayla Gardner of MS Now near the White House after being denied entry following Trump's ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico, on 20 September. Donald Trump Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban US president doubles down on criticism of CNN and MS Now as Akayla Gardner questions attempted White House ban
Prefer the Guardian on Google A day after the White House barred CNN from traveling aboard Air Force One to provide pool television coverage of the president’s trip to Tennessee, Donald Trump doubled down on his criticism of that broadcaster and another, MS Now, he has attempted to ban over coverage of him he calls overly negative.
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