Trump's Media Ban: A Chilling Precedent for Dealmakers The latest salvo in President Trump's war on what he considers "fake news" has left many in the media scrambling to respond.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's endorsement of Trump's decision to ban CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House sets a chilling precedent that extends far beyond the hallowed halls of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Hegseth's statement comes at a time when tensions between the administration and certain media outlets have been simmering for months.