Trump White House justifies press ban by invoking Obama

The Trump administration has banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, citing Obama's past actions. Simultaneously, the administration launched Trump TV: The Essentials Station, a 24/7 streaming platform. While Melania Trump's office approved a CNN reporter, critics like Sunny Hostin and Gavin Newsom have labeled the media ban and new state-run channel as autocratic behavior. This conflict occurs as Trump prepares for the UN General Assembly and meets with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.