1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

Trump's ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House grounds is a direct, unconstitutional attack on press freedom, and I need you to speak out against it now. He announced the ban on Truth Social saying he was banning them "as a result of their constant reporting fake news." That's not a dog whistle — that's an open admission of viewpoint-based retaliation, which federal courts have specifically prohibited under the First Amendment. This isn't just about three outlets. Trump said he'd lift the ban if they "straighten themselves out" — meaning he's using government power to coerce favorable coverage from the entire press corps. Legal experts call this a chilling effect on speech. The Constitution exists precisely to stop this kind of coercion from a president who believes, in his own words, that there's "something wrong with a country that can allow people to write purposely negative stories." The three organizations have sued and are seeking a temporary restraining order. Courts are expected to act quickly. But the courts shouldn't be the only institution standing up here. Your voice matters. Condemn this ban publicly and make clear that a free press isn't negotiable.