The Washington press corps needs to boycott White House events
CNN, MS Now and Politico accurately call last week’s sudden lockout ‘a direct assault on the first amendment’. That’s right
TL;DR
- CNN, MS Now, and Politico are suing President Trump over being banned from the White House.
- The ban is described as a "direct assault on the first amendment" and "viewpoint discrimination."
- A call is made for major news organizations and broadcast networks to collectively boycott White House briefings and events.
- Major TV networks have suspended "pool coverage" in a commendable step towards solidarity.
- The article criticizes the White House press corps for often failing to act collectively against perceived presidential abuses.
- Trump's history of restricting press access and attacking media outlets is highlighted.
- The author suggests that withdrawing the constant attention Trump craves could be effective.
- Solidarity is deemed too theoretical, and practical actions like boycotts are advocated.
- Journalists are reminded they can still report aggressively from "off campus" without direct White House access.