White House restores access to three media outlets after Trump ban
Quick Look
- The White House has restored access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico following a ban imposed by the Trump administration last week, according to a court document filed by the US administration.
- Access resumed on the morning of September 24, with press passes issued starting at 9:55 a.m. local time.
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Why It Matters
Last week, the Trump administration banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House grounds, despite a court order. Journalists stated that the ban remained in effect.
The White House said it has restored access to three media outlets that US President Donald Trump banned from administration premises last week. This is stated in a court document filed by the American administration, Bloomberg reports.
Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico once again have the opportunity to work in the White House. Prior to this, representatives of these publications stated that the administration continued to exclude their correspondents, despite the court order.
White House Press Director Maika Stopperich said access for media representatives began to be restored on the morning of September 24. According to her, journalists began to be issued press passes from 9:55 local time.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists will be restored fully and permanently
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What exactly were the reasons that led to the initial ban on access to these media?
- Will access be restored completely and permanently?
- Are there other media still banned from the White House?
