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Trump tells female MS Now reporter to 'be quiet' over press pool ban
Original: Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban By Uwa Ede-Osifo and Robert Mackey US
President Donald Trump told Akayla Gardner, a female reporter for MS Now, to 'be quiet' when she questioned him about the White House's attempt to ban news outlets from the press pool. He doubled down on his criticism of CNN and MS Now in the exchange. The incident, reported by The Guardian, has drawn attention to the administration's ongoing clashes with news organisations over press access.
Why now: The president's dismissive treatment of a reporter questioning press access restrictions is fueling debate over his hostility toward the media.
Donald TrumpAkayla GardnerMS NowCNNThe Guardian
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- Trump tells female MS Now reporter to ‘be quiet’ amid questions on press pool ban By Uwa Ede-Osifo and Robert Mackey US president doubles down on criticism of CNN and MS Now as Akayla Gardner questions attempted White House ban https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 11
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