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Nicolle Wallace Blasts Trump Over White House Press Ban
MS NOW host Nicolle Wallace sharply criticized President Donald Trump after he announced plans to bar MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House press access, accusing the outlets of spreading what he called “fake news.”
On Deadline: White House, Wallace described the move as an “authoritarian power grab” and argued that it could be intended to discourage journalists from aggressively scrutinizing the administration.
Wallace also pointed to recent reporting and polling that she said may have contributed to Trump’s frustration with the media, including a Fox News poll showing significant disapproval of his handling of the economy.
Trump has defended the move by saying the targeted outlets have repeatedly published what he considers false or inaccurate stories. The White House has not provided detailed information about how the proposed ban would be implemented, and journalists from the affected outlets were still present on White House grounds after Trump’s announcement.
The White House Correspondents’ Association has also criticized the move, saying press freedom protections apply regardless of whether the president approves of a news organization’s coverage.
The dispute now raises broader questions about **presidential control over White House press access and the First Amendment protections for journalists.**