CNN calls Trump ban ‘illegal assault’ on press freedom after 3 outlets barred from White House

US President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House has drawn strong pushback from the news organisations, with CNN calling the threatened ban an “illegal assault” on press freedom and Politico vowing to defend its First Amendment rights.Trump announced the move on Friday, accusing the three outlets of repeatedly reporting what he described as “fake news”, but did not provide specific examples of coverage that prompted the decision.The announcement marks ano...

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