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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over exclusion

Three American media outlets are suing to contest their exclusion from the White House decided by Trump, supported by other television networks.

Archive photo: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over exclusion
Archive photoPhoto: Editor B · Flickr · BY

The media outlets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have announced that they are suing the Trump administration after being excluded from the White House. This decision was justified by President Donald Trump, who accuses them of writing "false stories all the time." According to sources, this exclusion took place last week and has caused an uproar in the journalistic community.

The legal action is based on the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees freedom of the press. The involved television networks assert that the government should not have the ability to control the information published by the media. They aim to protect their rights and ensure free and independent journalism.

Trump also commented on his action, emphasizing that he is not attacking a free press but rather "fake news," which he sees as a threat to national security. His statements were made via his Truth Social network, where he declared that he is undertaking an offensive against what he describes as the "propagation" of false information in the United States.

Archive photo: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over exclusion
Archive photoPhoto: Brian Glanz · Flickr · BY

In response to CNN's exclusion, a group of American television networks, including CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox, decided to stop covering presidential events in a show of solidarity. This decision indicates significant support for CNN and shared concerns regarding press freedom.

The hearings regarding the lawsuit are expected to take place in the coming days, and the networks have expressed their determination to challenge this decision, which raises questions about the government's role in freedom of expression and the press.

This conflict between the Trump administration and American media is intensifying, highlighting mounting tensions that could affect the relationship between the government and the press, as well as journalists' access to information.