Trump administration media policy
Trump's $10 Billion Media War: Inside the Legal Battles Reshaping Press Freedom
Dec 16, 2025 01:22 pm CST
President Donald Trump has launched multiple high-stakes legal challenges against major news organizations, seeking billions in damages over alleged misrepresentations. From his $10 billion lawsuit against BBC for editing his January 6 speech to settlements with ABC and Paramount, these confrontations raise significant questions about press freedom, editorial independence, and the relationship between political power and media accountability in America.
Trump Administration Restricts Journalists' Access to White House Upper Press Area Citing Security Concerns
Nov 01, 2025 07:17 am CST
The Trump administration has implemented new restrictions barring journalists from accessing the White House Upper Press area without prior approval, citing the need to protect sensitive information. This policy change, part of broader media access limitations, prevents reporters from freely approaching Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's office near the Oval Office while maintaining access to the Lower Press area adjacent to the briefing room.