AP Battles Trump Admin Over White House Press Access
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The Associated Press (AP) is battling the Trump administration in court over the White House's exclusion of AP journalists from events. A lower court ruled against the administration, ordering the reinstatement of AP access to events like briefings in the Oval Office and Air Force One. The administration argues the president has the right to choose who covers him, while the AP contends this violates the First Amendment by suppressing viewpoint. Further court hearings are scheduled to determine the outcome, with the AP seeking enforcement of the initial ruling.
The Associated Press (AP) is battling the Trump administration in court over the White House's exclusion of AP journalists from events. A lower court ruled against the administration, ordering the reinstatement of AP access to events like briefings in the Oval Office and Air Force One. The administration argues the president has the right to choose who covers him, while the AP contends this violates the First Amendment by suppressing viewpoint. Further court hearings are scheduled to determine the outcome, with the AP seeking enforcement of the initial ruling.
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