Trump tells CNN anchor she should not be at UN after press ban
President Donald Trump told CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins she should not be covering him at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday.
Confrontation outside the assembly hall
Trump appeared surprised to see Collins asking questions as he entered the venue. He stated that CNN should not be covering him after the administration banned the network from White House access earlier in the week. Collins replied that the United Nations allowed her presence at the event.
Context of the press restriction
The president announced the ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Friday, accusing them of publishing fiction and lies. Staffers from these three outlets were denied entry to the White House grounds on Saturday following the order. The news organizations have since filed a lawsuit challenging the enforcement of the ban.
Legal challenge and court date
A federal judge is expected to hold a hearing regarding the case on Wednesday. Critics argue the action infringes on free press rights, while Trump defends his decision against what he calls fake news outlets.
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- Variety
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The Hill
Trump tells CNN's Collins 'you shouldn't be here' on way into UN
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Variety
Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins at the UN After He Banned Network From White House Coverage: ‘You Shouldn’t Be Here!’
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The Guardian
Donald Trump scolds CNN anchor for covering him at the United Nations
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