Court Hearing Tests Trump's White House Press Ban
The Trump administration has accused CNN, Politico, and MS NOW of spreading falsehoods, citing national security as grounds for banning them from White House grounds. In court filings ahead of a hearing, Trump's lawyers argue that White House access is a privilege, not a right.
🐿️ By framing press access as a privilege, the executive branch sets a dangerous precedent that could silence critical coverage under the guise of security.
