Trump Announces White House Access Restrictions for Select Media Outlets

Why it matters locally: As the nation's capital, the District of Columbia is home to a significant number of national and international media organizations, including those that may be directly or indirectly impacted by changes in White House press access policies. The Executive Office of the Mayor may monitor such developments due to the District's unique role as the seat of the federal government.

President Donald Trump stated Friday that his administration would restrict White House access for three media organizations: CNN, MSNOW, and Politico. The president indicated the decision resulted from what he termed their coverage. Trump also stated that further restrictions on media access could occur. His remarks outlined the White House's immediate policy regarding the specified outlets. The statement did not provide specific details on the nature of the access restrictions or their implementation.