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Trump Slams Media as 'National Security Threat,' Lawsuit Filed Over White House Ban
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CNBC Awaaz•21-09-2026, 21:44
Trump Slams Media as 'National Security Threat,' Lawsuit Filed Over White House Ban
- •Donald Trump labeled media outlets 'fake news' and a 'cancer,' claiming they threaten national security.
- •The Trump administration banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, revoking press credentials.
- •The banned media organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging denial of access without due process.
- •Media outlets argue the ban violates First Amendment rights to freedom of the press and expression.
- •The case has reached federal court in Washington D.C., with an initial hearing possible this week.
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On September 18, the Trump administration banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, denying their journalists entry and revoking their press credentials after citing their critical reporting as "fake news".
On Monday, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a joint lawsuit against the Trump administration in a federal court, arguing that the sudden ban without due process violates their First Amendment rights to freedom of the press and expression.
Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that the targeted outlets publish "fake news" and lies about his administration, calling them a "cancer" and a direct threat to America's national security.
