Overview

• Donald Trump referred to CNN and MSNBC as 'illegal' during a speech at the Department of Justice, alleging they act as political arms of the Democratic Party.
• He claimed that these outlets produce overwhelmingly negative coverage of him, which he suggested should be considered unlawful.
• Trump's administration has taken measures to restrict media access, including banning certain outlets from White House events and canceling government subscriptions to major news organizations.
• The Federal Communications Commission, under Trump-appointed leadership, has launched investigations into networks like CBS over editorial practices and corporate policies.
• Critics have condemned Trump's remarks as an attack on First Amendment protections, with many accusing him of attempting to undermine press freedoms.