Reporters from CNN and MS NOW were denied access to the White House on Saturday, according to multiple media outlets. The journalists said they were turned away from the White House grounds, following a directive from President Donald Trump to block certain news organizations.
The ban came after Trump accused the outlets of publishing false information. He did not specify which reports he considered misleading, nor did he explain how the restriction would be enforced. The move has raised concerns about press freedom and the administration's relationship with the media.
MS NOW and CNN reported that their press badges were confiscated, and their journalists were barred from entering the White House complex. The ban also reportedly applies to Politico, though details on their access remain unclear.
The decision marks another escalation in Trump's efforts to limit media coverage, with critics warning of a potential threat to journalistic independence.
