US President Donald Trump has denied accusations that his administration is attacking press freedom after CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced plans to sue over their exclusion from the White House.
The three news organisations said they intend to challenge the decision to revoke access for their journalists, arguing that the ban violates their First Amendment rights and interferes with independent reporting.
Trump defended the move, saying his administration was not targeting the free press but was taking action against what he described as “fake news.” He accused the affected outlets of publishing inaccurate or misleading reports.
The dispute has intensified concerns among press freedom advocates and journalists over the relationship between the Trump administration and the media.
The planned lawsuit could become a significant legal battle over journalists’ access to the White House and the constitutional protections surrounding press freedom.
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