FIRE Reacts: Trump's media ban

FIRE staff responds to President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, with President Trump citing their "constant 'reporting'" of "FAKE NEWS!" Barring journalists from the White House because of their coverage raises serious First Amendment concerns and strikes at the heart of a free and independent press. FIRE experts break down what happened and answer your questions about the ban.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:06 Why does the White House Correspondents Association decide who serves in the White House press pool?

05:32 Can the president ban anyone from the White House?

07:07 Obama and Biden-era restrictions on press access

10:38 Access to the press room vs. being called on to ask a question

11:55 Could TrumpTV have a chilling effect on the press?

13:39 Can the White House reject a reporter but not their news organization?

14:56 What is a temporary restraining order?

17:27 The government's argument

22:03 National security and the First Amendment