JD Vance: CNN, MSNOW, Politico Lose ‘Special Access’ But Not Banned from White House

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Vice President JD Vance stated that CNN, MSNOW and Politico have lost their “special access” to the White House, but are not banned. According to Vance, the decision was about “basic fairness” and does not infringe on the constitutional right to free speech and freedom of the press. The White House has deactivated access badges for journalists for the three organizations, meaning they cannot get onto the grounds to file reports.

Vice President Announces Reduced White House Access for Select Media Outlets

Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Monday that CNN, MSNOW, and Politico have lost their “special access” to the White House, although they’re not entirely banned. This statement came while on his campaign trip to North Carolina. Despite the change, these news outlets can still report on the White House and continue to communicate with individuals in the administration or government.

Watch the announcement about the change in media access here.

Vance stressed that this decision came from President Trump’s desire for “basic fairness” and is not infringing on the freedom of speech or freedom of the press. Trump referred to the reporting from these outlets as “fake news,” with Vance labeling it as “effectively far left propaganda.”

“Despite changes, these media outlets retain the freedom to report and express themselves, they just won’t be provided an office space within the White House,” said Vance.

As a result of this decision, the White House has deactivated access badges for journalists from these three organizations, preventing them from reporting on-site. Journalists from MS NOW and CNN have adapted by filming their live reports from nearby street corners.

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