Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news'

President Trump announced on Friday that he is immediately banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. He stated that the reason for this ban is because he considers these news outlets to be "fake news." The article does not provide further details on the specific criteria used to determine which outlets are considered "fake news" or the exact nature of the ban beyond their exclusion from the White House.

President Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House. Trump stated on social media that the ban is a result of what he described as their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" He expressed his belief that media outlets should not report "fiction and lies" when covering the President, the Trump Administration, or the United States. The article notes that such bans may face challenges due to the First Amendment, which protects against government restriction of access. Previous presidents have also expressed anger at press coverage, but attempts to ban journalists from the White House have historically been considered unfavorable.

President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, citing their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" He announced this decision on his Truth Social platform, stating that other outlets could face similar bans. Trump believes media outlets should not report "FICTION and LIES" when covering the President or the United States. This action is part of what the article describes as an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media during his second term. The article also mentions previous instances, such as the Associated Press being banned from certain events and the Pentagon's attempted press policy that was later ruled unconstitutional.