Former President Donald Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday that he intends to bar CNN, MSNBC and Politico from covering events at the White House. Trump said the outlets have “consistently spread falsehoods” and that his administration will only grant access to media organizations that “respect the truth and the American people.” The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump campaign and major news networks over coverage of the 2024 election. White House officials did not immediately comment on whether the ban would be enforced under the current administration, and legal experts note that the President’s authority to restrict press access is limited by longstanding First Amendment precedents.
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