Trump rebukes CNN reporter covering him at UN after White House media ban

President Donald Trump criticized CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins for reporting on his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During a brief exchange, Trump said, "It’s an honor to be here. I’m surprised that CNN is here covering me. You should not be here covering me. You said you weren’t going to cover me. You shouldn’t be covering me." Collins responded that the UN had granted her organization access to the assembly.

The remarks came after Trump announced a ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now from the White House, accusing the outlets of publishing false information. The three organizations were denied press credentials on Saturday and have filed lawsuits seeking to overturn the ban and restore their access. A federal judge is scheduled to hear the case on Wednesday.

Media groups and free-press advocates have condemned the restrictions as an infringement on First Amendment rights. Trump has defended the action as a measure to protect national security, not an attack on the press.