US federal court lifts Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Quick Look
- A US federal court has overturned President Trump's press ban against CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying it is likely unconstitutional.
- The media had filed a lawsuit to protect their freedom of the press.
- Trump had previously tried to exclude unwanted media.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Trump had previously tried to exclude unfavorable media outlets, including the AP, over the naming of the Gulf of Mexico.
A US federal court has lifted the ban imposed by President Donald Trump on journalists from the channels CNN and MS NOW as well as the magazine “Politico”, which like WELT is owned by Axel Springer, from the White House.
The exclusion of the three media outlets was probably unconstitutional, said District Judge Tim Kelly on Thursday. The decision is a serious setback for Trump in his conflict with the press. The media companies had sued against the ban announced on September 18th.
The broadcasters CNN and MS NOW as well as the magazine “Politico” filed a lawsuit on Monday to protect their freedom of the press enshrined in the US Constitution. According to CNN, the presidential office revoked the accreditations without notice or due process because the government disliked the reporting.
In the past, Trump has repeatedly tried to exclude unwanted media or journalists. Last year, he banned the AP news agency from traveling because it refused to call the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” On Friday he also threatened to exclude other media outlets such as the New York Times and the Washington Post.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The government will appeal the decision.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the government appeal the decision?
- Will other media also have access to the White House?
