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Judge Rules Pentagon's Press Restrictions Unconstitutional Amid Trump Debate

3/23/2026

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Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, said U.S. President Donald Trump’s easy press access could foster a 'giddy' reporting style that undermines objectivity.
On Pod Save America, host Dan Pfeiffer agreed and noted that reporters often fail to take Trump seriously.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's policy restricting press access was unconstitutional, underscoring a contrast in press engagement between Trump and Biden.

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Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, said U.S. President Donald Trump’s easy press access could foster a 'giddy' reporting style that undermines objectivity.
On Pod Save America, host Dan Pfeiffer agreed and noted that reporters often fail to take Trump seriously.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's policy restricting press access was unconstitutional, underscoring a contrast in press engagement between Trump and Biden.