Trump's White House Ban: A Pattern of Intimidation The latest move by President Donald Trump to restrict access to the White House for certain news organizations is merely the latest in a long series of attempts to silence or intimidate the press into providing more favorable coverage.
On Saturday, CNN and MS NOW journalists were denied entry to the White House, with their badges confiscated as they attempted to report on administration business. This isn't an isolated incident.
Trump's penchant for using his power to punish perceived enemies has been a hallmark of his presidency from the start.