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Trump vs major networks in media battle
The battle between U.S. President Donald Trump and the media is intensifying, as Trump announced a ban on three major news outlets (CNN, MSNa, Politico) from entering the White House, accusing them of spreading false information. Major networks such as Fox News, ABC, CBS, and NBC responded by suspending their collective coverage of Trump’s activities in protest of the ban and filed lawsuits to regain their credentials. Trump also posted pictures of trash bags bearing the logos of the banned media outlets, a move many considered an escalation that threatens press freedom and violates constitutional principles. The international organization "Reporters Without Borders" confirmed that restricting media access endangers democracy, while Trump supporters defended his decision as necessary to combat misinformation. These measures impact the system of press coverage and undermine the right to independent information, amid a decline in the U.S. ranking for press freedom.
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