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Trump White House justifies press ban by invoking Obama

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Trump White House justifies press ban by invoking Obama. (2026, September 21). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-white-house-justifies-press-ban-invoking-obama/

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The Trump administration defended its decision to ban certain news outlets from the White House by referencing similar actions taken by former President Barack Obama against Fox News during his presidency. Specifically, it cited Obama's efforts to restrict Fox News access as a precedent for limiting coverage by CNN, Politico, and MS NOW under the current administration. CBS News senior correspondent Ed O'Keefe reported on this justification.

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On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on several news outlets from entering the White House, including CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico. In a social media post on his platform Truth Social, Trump accused these outlets of reporting "fiction and lies" when covering the U.S. government. The decision sparked legal action with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filing lawsuits arguing their First Amendment rights were violated. A federal court temporarily blocked the ban but it remains contentious, with the Justice Department petitioning for its reinstatement on October 3rd. This move escalates long-standing tensions between Trump and major media outlets, raising significant concerns over freedom of the press in the United States.

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Trump White House justifies press ban by invoking Obama The Trump administration on Monday reached back to former President Barack Obama's attempts to limit Fox News coverage of his presidency to justify President Trump's decision to ban CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House grounds. asserted

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