Trump Bans CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from White House Access

President Donald Trump on Friday banned several prominent news organizations, including CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, from accessing the White House.

Reports from the news outlets indicate that the decision surprised many White House staff members and was implemented while Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was out of town.

The move is seen as an escalation in the administration's ongoing conflict with the First Amendment and freedom of the press.

Trump has previously voiced displeasure with certain news reporting and had previously threatened to restrict media access.

Politico reported that many senior White House staff were surprised by the directive, and the action was taken while Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was out of town.