Trump Has Repeatedly Sought to Ban Reporters

“President Trump has sought repeatedly to punish journalists for the way they ask him questions, directing White House staff to ban those reporters from covering official events or to revoke their press credentials,” the Washington Post reports.

“At various moments throughout his presidency, Trump has vented angrily to aides about what he considers disrespectful behavior and impertinent questions from reporters in the Oval Office and in other venues. He has also asked that retaliatory action be taken against them.”

Said Trump: “These people shouting questions are the worst. Why do we have them in here?”

“Until this week, the officials said, Trump’s senior aides have resisted carrying out his directives.”