2 Utah Republicans Rebuke Trump's 3-Outlet White House Media Ban
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Updated · KSL.com · Sep 21
2 Utah Republicans Rebuke Trump's 3-Outlet White House Media Ban
3 articles · Updated · KSL.com · Sep 21
Summary
Sen. John Curtis and Rep. Blake Moore broke with President Donald Trump over his weekend ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying press access should not be restricted over coverage.
Trump said the outlets were barred for "years of false reporting," and CNN was also stripped of its pool role covering the president's daily appearances.
Four major TV networks — ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC — refused to serve in the White House pool in solidarity with CNN, while the New York Times and Washington Post paused use of pool photos.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued Monday, arguing the ban retaliates against disfavored coverage and violates the First Amendment.
Utah's wider Republican delegation mostly stayed silent or declined comment, as media-law experts in the state called the move content discrimination and a blow to public access.