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Trump Says He Is Banning CNN and Politico From White House

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US President Donald Trump has said he is banning CNN and Politico from the White House. Both organisations are well-known American media companies.

The move comes amid a long and difficult relationship between Trump and the US press. Since returning to office, he has often criticised journalists and news outlets.

The White House is normally home to a large group of reporters who cover the president's daily activities. They rely on access to the building to ask questions and report on government decisions.

It is not yet clear exactly how the ban will work, or how long it will last. Neither CNN nor Politico has given a detailed public response so far.

Trump has frequently accused parts of the media of being unfair or biased against him. He has described some coverage as false or misleading, though he has not always given evidence for these claims.

This is not the first time a US president has clashed with journalists, but Trump's approach has been especially confrontational. Press freedom groups often watch such moves closely, as they can affect how the public receives information about government actions.

The tension between Trump and the media is likely to continue, as both sides have shown little sign of backing down. For now, the practical effects of the ban on daily White House reporting remain uncertain.

Vocabulary10 words

banning
stopping someone from entering or doing something
media
companies that share news, like TV or websites
relationship
how two people or groups treat each other over time
access
the right or ability to enter a place
false
not true
confrontational
ready to argue or fight rather than agree
tension
a feeling of stress between people or groups
coverage
how news reports something
biased
unfairly favouring one side
outlets
companies or places that share news

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Quiz

1. Which two organisations does Trump say he is banning?
2. According to the story, how has Trump described some media coverage of him?
3. True or False: The story says the practical effects of the ban on daily reporting are still uncertain.

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Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

US President Donald Trump has said he is _____ CNN and Politico from the White House.

Both organisations are well-known American _____ companies.

The move comes amid a long and difficult _____ between Trump and the US press.

Since returning to office, he has often criticised journalists and news _____.

Reporters rely on _____ to the building to ask questions.

Neither CNN nor Politico has given a detailed public _____ so far.

Trump has frequently accused parts of the media of being unfair or _____ against him.

He has described some coverage as _____ or misleading.

Trump's approach has been especially _____ compared to past presidents.

The _____ between Trump and the media is likely to continue.

Discussion questions

  1. Why might a government want to limit media access to its offices?
  2. How important is press access for keeping the public informed?
  3. Do you think politicians should be able to ban specific news organisations? Why or why not?
  4. How might this decision affect how people get news about the US government?

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