# DOJ defends Trump ban on 3 news outlets, calling White House access a privilege, not a right

https://mins.news/en/item/70081

- CNBC, 2026-09-23 05:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/trump-white-house-ban-media-doj-cnn-msnow-politico.html

> The Department of Justice defended President Trump’s decision to bar MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House, arguing that access is a privilege rather than a right. It also said national security concerns motivated the ban.

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