Melania Credentialed CNN While White House Kept Ban on Network

Melania Trump's office granted access to CNN and Politico reporters to cover her event in New York, despite the White House maintaining a press ban on both outlets. The move highlighted a notable divergence between the First Lady's office and President Trump's administration on media access. Trump has been openly hostile toward CNN, frequently attacking the network publicly. The contrasting decisions drew attention to the separate press policies operating within the Trump administration.