CNN and Politico respond to Trump’s White House ban

CNN and Politico have responded to US President Donald Trump’s ban, vowing to defend press freedom.

Posting on X, CNN says:

“CNN stands fully behind our White House team and their fair and accurate reporting.

“We have a right under the US Constitution to do that reporting without hindrance or interference from the government.

“Should the ban which President Trump threatened go ahead, it would be an illegal assault on that fundamental and constitutionally-protected right.”

​In a statement, POLITICO says the outlet “will continue to fairly report on this White House and future ones”.

“We will vigorously defend our First Amendment rights against any attempt to restrict them.”