Journalists Locked Out: Understanding the Trump Administration's Media Restrictions The White House ban on journalists, which took effect in January 2020, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of press freedom in the United States.
The decision, announced by then Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham, restricted access to several prominent reporters and correspondents, limiting their ability to cover government activities.
The background to this decision lies in a long standing feud between the Trump administration and major media outlets.