Trump Blows Up Case Against Media by Violating Court Order & Blocking Press Again
Summary
Michael Popock reports that the Trump administration violated Judge Kelly’s order by re-blocking CNN, Politico, and MS Now from covering the state dinner with Xi Jinping. Despite returning credentials earlier, the White House press pool director, Micah Stpperich, filed a declaration that led to the media being barred again, prompting an emergency hearing. Popock argues this second violation exposes the administration’s contempt for the judiciary and predicts Judge Kelly will issue sanctions. He also highlights the failure of the White House’s alternative "Trump TV" feed, which saw a 90% dro…
Topics discussed
Breaking news: Trump blocks press from China state dinner
Trump's 'Hall of Shame' and failed state-run TV coverage
Recap of Judge Kelly's order and initial credential return
Analysis of Judge Kelly's reaction to the second violation
Anticipated contempt hearings and show cause orders
Why the administration avoided an emergency appeal
Trump TV's abysmal viewership compared to Legal Af
Critique of the administration's strategy and media reliance
Legal strategy: Gibson Dunn filing for immediate hearing
Potential contempt sanctions against White House officials
Micah Stpperich's role and potential testimony
Fox News and Washington Post solidarity with press freedom
The adage: Never pick a fight with the media
Upcoming coverage of Judge Kelly's courtroom proceedings
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