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Trump tells female MS Now reporter to 'be quiet' over press pool ban questions
Original: Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban
President Trump told Akayla Gardner, a female reporter for MS Now, to 'be quiet' when she questioned him about the White House's attempted ban on the network from the press pool. He doubled down on his criticism of CNN and MS Now, both of which face exclusion efforts. The exchange has drawn attention to his ongoing tensions with parts of the press and his treatment of female journalists.
Why now: The confrontation raises fresh concerns about press freedom and the White House's efforts to punish critical news outlets.
Donald TrumpAkayla GardnerMS NowCNNWhite House
Evidence
- Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban · The Guardian
US president doubles down on criticism of CNN and MS Now as Akayla Gardner questions attempted White House ban
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