Trump threw CNN and Politico out of the White House – the channels didn't stay quiet

The Trump administration argues in court that journalists' access to the White House is a privilege, not a right, in response to a petition by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after their access was revoked. The administration justifies the move on national security grounds, while legal history in Washington supports press freedom.

The Trump administration filed a court document arguing that journalists' access to the White House is a "privilege, not a right," in response to a petition filed by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The petition was submitted after the administration revoked these media outlets' access to the White House last weekend. Government lawyers argue that the president is entitled to control access to different areas of the White House complex to protect sensitive information related to national security. It is further claimed that the president found the plaintiffs were involved in coverage incidents that threatened national security. On the other hand, legal history in Washington, D.C., shows that federal courts have previously tended to restore journalists' access, and past rulings have strengthened press freedom and due process protections. The legal battle may reach a constitutional decision.