Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.
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"Media outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report fiction and lies when they're covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration or the United States of America."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This is about more than the rights of journalists; it is about the right of the American people to receive a full and independent account of the activities, policies and decisions of whoever occupies the nation's highest office."
— Jacqui Heinrich , Other
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jacqui Heinrich is a senior White House correspondent for Fox News.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
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