NY Times defends WSJ after White House ban from press pool: simple retribution'
Briefly

The New York Times has defended the Wall Street Journal after the Trump administration barred it from the White House press pool due to its investigative reporting on Trump and Epstein. This action is viewed as retaliation against the press for unfavorable coverage. The Times' spokesperson emphasized that this deprives Americans of crucial governmental information, undermining free speech principles. Trump's alleged ties to Epstein included suggestive content in a birthday message, which has been denied by Trump, who filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. The White House's actions reflect ongoing hostility towards the media.
The White House's refusal to allow one of the nation's leading news organizations to cover the highest office in the country is an attack on core constitutional principles underpinning free speech and a free press.
Americans regardless of party deserve to know and understand the actions of the president, and reporters play a vital role in advancing that public interest.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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