CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters blocked from White House after Trump ban

The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump's vow to deny CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the presidential mansion as punishment for reporting what he calls "fake news." Read moreTrump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House The three news outlets denounced the ban as a violation of the US constitution and vowed to keep reporting on the US government. They are expected to take the bans to court to regain access to the White House, fighting back as Trump expands his battle against mainstream news outlets that he detests and routinely slams as crooked. "The White House belongs to the American people and the decisions made inside are funded with our tax dollars," MS NOW, formerly known as MSNBC, said Saturday on X. To display this content from X (Twitter), you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. In its own statement, CNN said "we have a right under the US Constitution to do our reporting without hindrance or interference from the government, and this ban is an illegal assault on this fundamental right." Reached for comment, the White House referred AFP to President Donald Trump's comments Friday announcing the bans. ...