Trump vs. press: White House media ban faces legal test

The Department of Justice said in a court filing late Tuesday that President Donald Trump has the right to ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, calling their access a “privilege” and citing national security concerns.

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

The Justice Department (DOJ) is standing by President Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House, saying access to the complex is a “privilege” and justified under national security concerns. In a court filing late Tuesday, the Trump administration pressed U.S.

Judge Andrew Napolitano joined “Wake Up America” to discuss the ongoing battle over White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Watch NEWSMAX, an independent news network with a conservative perspective, available in 100M+ U.S. homes. Watch NEWSMAX anytime at http://NewsmaxTV.com.