For there to be freedom of the press, journalist need to be able to get the information from the White House (WH) and put it together for distribution to their subscribers/listeners/watchers/etc. This is getting more and more difficult with the current WH. Again another way to thwart the core meaning of the 1st Amendment.
“It was odd that the White House banned cameras and audio at today’s press briefing. Usually, they only ban facts.” Stephen Colbert
“POTUS hasn't given an interview in weeks, a full press conference in months. Daily briefing can't be recorded. Senate writing bill in secret.” Chris Hayes
We need to continue to be aware and vigilant that our 1st Amendment rights are not slowly scraped away!
"Just because you don't take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics doesn't take an interest in you." Pericles
1st Amendment - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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