CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to File Lawsuit Against Trump's White House Ban
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CNN, Politico and MS NOW have announced their intent to sue the Trump administration after they were barred from the White House.
President Donald Trump banned the three US media outlets on Friday, accusing them of reporting "fiction or lies" about his administration.
The companies stated in a joint declaration on Monday that their reporters had their credentials seized and access denied when attempting to enter the building on Saturday.
"Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists' credentials because it objected to our reporting," the statement continued. "Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public's right to independent journalism free from government interference."
BBC News has reached out to the White House for comment.
Trump initially did not specify particular stories or reporting that led to the ban, but later suggested it was due to cumulative reporting over several years. He added that other media outlets might face a similar ban.
This isn't the first time Trump has criticized or taken legal action against news organizations, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and BBC. Some lawsuits have resulted in settlements exceeding millions of dollars. Trump's lawsuit against the BBC is ongoing.