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Trump tells female MS Now reporter to 'be quiet' over press pool ban questions
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 Trump snapped at MS Now reporter Akayla Gardner, telling her to 'be quiet' when she pressed him on the White House's attempt to ban the outlet from the press pool. He doubled down on his criticism of both CNN and MS Now during the exchange. The incident is drawing attention to the administration's ongoing tensions with major news organisations and its handling of press access.
Why now: The president's public rebuke of a reporter during a press access dispute is renewing concerns about his treatment of media outlets he dislikes.
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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 · 10
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