US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is 'immediately' banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, describing the outlets as 'fake news.'
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Key facts
- President Donald Trump announced the ban on Friday.
- The outlets named are CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
- Trump said the ban takes effect 'immediately.'
- He said the move is 'because they're fake news,' according to the BBC.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is ‘immediately’ banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, according to the BBC.
Trump said the decision was made ‘because they’re fake news,’ the BBC reported, citing his remarks announcing the move.
The president described the ban as taking effect ‘immediately,’ naming CNN, MS NOW and Politico as the outlets affected.
The BBC reported the announcement was made on Friday. Further details on how the ban would be implemented were not provided in the report.
The remarks were captured in video published by the BBC as part of its coverage of the announcement.
Why it matters
Restricting specific news organisations' access to the White House raises questions about press freedom and the relationship between the presidency and the media. Access to official briefings and events is central to how the public receives information about government actions.
Frequently asked questions
Which news outlets did Trump say he is banning?
According to the BBC, Trump named CNN, MS NOW and Politico as the outlets being banned from the White House.
When does the ban take effect?
Trump said the ban takes effect 'immediately,' according to the BBC's report of his Friday announcement.
Why did Trump say he is banning the outlets?
Trump said the move is 'because they're fake news,' the BBC reported.
Timeline
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BBC World: The US president on Friday announced he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.