When presidents ban journalists from the White House, the First Amendment is not the only constitutional right at stake

When President Trump barred three news organizations from the White House, a lawsuit followed. In it, the news outlets invoked their Fifth and First amendments rights.

By: Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,176

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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By Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University

The president is going after the press again.

On Sept. 19, 2026, journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied access to the White House after President Donald Trump revoked their credentials, citing “their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” On social media, Trump posted, “Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President.”

This is not Trump’s first attempt …

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