Judge orders Trump White House to restore AP access
U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden has ruled that the White House cannot exclude the Associated Press from covering presidential events based on editorial decisions.
“The Government offers no other plausible explanation for its treatment of the AP. The Constitution forbids viewpoint discrimination, even in a nonpublic forum like the Oval Office,” McFadden wrote.
The decision, a legal win for the AP, marks a key moment in the ongoing standoff between President Trump and traditional media.
While the ruling demands fair treatment for the AP, it does not guarantee a return to its previous status in press pools.
“Under the First Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists—be it to the Oval Office, the East Room, or elsewhere—it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints,” he added. “The Constitution requires no less.”
The decision underscores the administration’s effort to diversify media access and challenge traditional press values.
The battle over press access continues as the media landscape evolves.
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