WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18 – National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement today: “The National Press Club condemns President Trump's declaration on Truth Social that he plans to immediately ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Banning news organizations from the White House based on the administration's disapproval of their coverage is a clear attempt to control which voices are allowed to witness and report on the exercise of presidential power. Every American should understand what is at stake. If implemented, this ban would mark an unprecedented assault on press freedom. The National Press Club calls on the President to reverse this declaration immediately. 1/4