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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Trump’s constant-presence aide Natalie Harp fueled his decision to ban CNN, MSNow and Politico: report

President Donald Trump’s decision to ban news outlets from the White House reportedly came hours after he was shown unflattering and critical clips by Natalie Harp, one of his closest aides known for putting news reports about his administration in front of him.

Trump banned MSNOW, CNN and Politico from the White House on Friday without notice, stripping journalists of access to the grounds with immediate effect after he accused them of writing “fiction and lies.”

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