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Trump Mocks Media Boycott Threats, Defends White House Restrictions on CNN, Politico, MS NOW
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 05:31
Trump Mocks Media Boycott Threats, Defends White House Restrictions on CNN, Politico, MS NOW
- •Donald Trump mocked suggestions of a media boycott during his New York visit, defending restrictions on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.
- •Trump stated that media outlets have an "obligation" to report fairly, justifying his decision to restrict their White House access.
- •His remarks followed a meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani outside Gracie Mansion.
- •The comments came hours after the three news organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging the administration's decision to revoke their White House access.
- •Trump criticized the lawsuit and questioned US District Judge Timothy Kelly's decision, appointed during his first term.
Key Questions Answered
President Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of consistently publishing fake news and fiction.
The three news organizations filed a federal lawsuit in the US District Court in Washington, challenging the administration's decision to revoke their access and calling the ban a breach of First Amendment rights.
During a visit to New York, Trump defended the restrictions by claiming that media outlets have an obligation to report fairly and that his administration received predominantly negative coverage.
