The Press Under Siege: A Threat to Democracy in Plain Sight The latest salvo in the battle between President Trump and the press has been fired, with the White House banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from its premises.
This move is less about specific stories than a fundamental attack on press freedom – an issue that should concern anyone who cares about democracy.
The First Amendment guarantees the right of the press to report freely without fear of government reprisal. However, under Trump's administration, this principle has been steadily eroded.