Journalists Denied White House Access Following Presidential Social Media Post

Why it matters locally: This national development raises questions about press freedom and access to information, which could impact how news is disseminated to residents across Washington state.

Washington D.C. — Journalists from MS NOW, CNN, and Politico did not receive access to the White House grounds on Saturday. This denial of access occurred one day after President Donald Trump stated on social media that he had banned the three news outlets. On Friday, President Trump posted on social media, referring to what he described as their “constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS.” White House personnel did not provide additional comments regarding the denial of access.