Moore says Trump uses Constitution like a ‘suggestion box’ in banning CNN, Politico, MS NOW reporters from White House

Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Sunday criticized President Trump for barring several reporters from White House coverage, saying the president treats the Constitution as if it were a "suggestion box." Moore made the remarks during an interview on CNN's State of the Union with host Dana Bash.

Moore's comments came in direct response to the White House decision to exclude journalists from CNN, Politico and MS NOW from covering certain White House events. He described the action as illustrative of a larger problem he sees with the president's approach to constitutional norms.

The dispute adds to ongoing tensions between the White House and members of the news media over access and coverage. Moore's framing places the controversy in constitutional terms, arguing that the administration's handling of press access undermines established protections and expectations around government transparency.

In making his point on national television, Moore joined other critics who have voiced concern about limits on press access, while supporters of the administration have defended decisions about credentialing and coverage. The exchange on State of the Union underscores how disputes over media access continue to be a prominent element of political debate.