Trump Administration Defends White House Media Ban in Court Filing, Says Access ‘Is a Privilege’

President Donald Trump has frequently clashed with mainstream media outlets, but his recent actions regarding press access are viewed as a misstep. In a court filing, the Trump Administration defended the White House media ban, asserting that press access is a privilege rather than a right. The administration further argued that the President has not revoked access for other media outlets that have provided similar levels of criticism against him during his current term in office.