White house under fire for barring cnn reporter from event

The White House has been criticized for barring a CNN reporter from attending a press event, sparking concerns about freedom of the press and the administration's relationship with the media.

On Wednesday, CNN's Kaitlan Collins was denied access to a press briefing at the White House, reportedly because she had asked a question at a previous event that the administration deemed "inappropriate."

Collins had asked President Trump about the Mueller report and whether he would fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller, which led to a heated exchange between her and the President. The White House has since claimed that Collins' question was "inappropriate" and that she was being "rude" to the President.

However, many have criticized the White House's decision to bar Collins from the event, citing concerns about the administration's treatment of the press and the importance of a free and independent media.

"This is a clear attempt to intimidate and silence a journalist who was simply doing her job," said CNN's President, Jeff Zucker. "We will continue to push for answers and hold this administration accountable, no matter what obstacles they may try to put in our way."

Other news organizations, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NBC News, have also expressed concerns about the White House's actions, with many calling for the administration to reverse its decision and allow Collins to attend the event.

The incident has also sparked concerns about the administration's relationship with the press, with many wondering if this is a sign of things to come.

"This is a dangerous precedent," said The New York Times' Executive Editor, Dean Baquet. "If the White House can bar a reporter from an event because they don't like the question they asked, it sets a terrible precedent for the rest of the press corps."

The White House has defended its decision, claiming that Collins was being "rude" and "inappropriate" and that the administration has the right to control who attends its events.

However, many have argued that the White House's actions are a clear attempt to stifle the press and undermine the public's right to know.

"This is a clear attempt to intimidate and silence the press," said The Washington Post's Executive Editor, Marty Baron. "We will continue to push for transparency and accountability, no matter what obstacles the administration may try to put in our way."

The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the role of the press in a democratic society, with many arguing that a free and independent media is essential to holding those in power accountable.

"This is a critical moment for the press and for democracy," said The New York Times' Editorial Board. "We must stand up for the right of journalists to do their job, no matter what obstacles the administration may try to put in their way."