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US media sue Trump and limit reporting

CNN, MS NOW, and 'Politico' have filed a lawsuit against the US government, restricting their reporting on Donald Trump.

Archive photo: US media sue Trump and limit reporting
Archive photoPhoto: SPÖ Presse und Kommunikation · Flickr · BY-SA

CNN, MS NOW, and the news magazine 'Politico' filed a lawsuit against the US government on Monday. This action follows President Donald Trump's announcement to deny these media access to the White House grounds. The lawsuit aims to protect the rights of the press enshrined in the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

Trump's measure has been interpreted as an attack on press freedom. The media outlets mentioned in the lawsuit have stated that they intend to combat the arbitrary exclusion of journalists by the government. They perceive this as a direct restriction on their reporting, which they are unwilling to accept.

Additionally, other major US broadcasters such as ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC have announced plans to limit their reporting on the president's public appearances. These networks are showing solidarity with the affected media and responding to the government's announced measures.

Archive photo: US media sue Trump and limit reporting
Archive photoPhoto: SPÖ Presse und Kommunikation · Flickr · BY-SA

The decision to deny access could have significant consequences for information reporting on the presidency. The broadcasters have stated that they will temporarily refrain from intensive reporting on Trump in protest against the limitation of their rights.

The lawsuit has been deemed necessary by the media houses to uphold the principles of press freedom. In addition to CNN and MS NOW, the publication 'Politico' is also affected in its reporting by this measure.

The scene at the White House remains at the center of the discussion about press freedom in the US. Various parties support the accusation against the government of violating fundamental rights, while the legal actions taken by the media now await further developments.