DOJ Defends Trump Ban of 3 News Outlets, Says White House Access is a 'Privilege'

The Department of Justice also argued President Trump was motivated by national security concerns in banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.

DOJ Defends Trump Ban of 3 News Outlets, Says White House Access is a 'Privilege'

TL;DR

  • The Department of Justice argues that access to the White House is a privilege, not a right.
  • The DOJ stated that President Trump banned MS NOW, CNN, and Politico due to national security concerns.
  • The filing was made ahead of a court hearing on the news outlets' lawsuit challenging the ban.
  • The DOJ claims Trump believes the outlets reported classified or sensitive information.
  • The news outlets allege the ban is motivated by viewpoint discrimination.
  • The media outlets have until September 25, 2026, to respond to the decision, or the ban will be final.

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