Trump labels media actions as illegal and corrupt

Donald Trump intensified his criticism of the media, particularly CNN and MSNBC, during a speech at the Department of Justice. He claimed their reporting is corrupt and suggested their actions should be considered illegal and investigated. The White House has recently taken steps to control the press pool, selecting members directly rather than through the White House Correspondents’ Association. This follows a dispute with the Associated Press over naming conventions, leading to restricted access for the AP. Additionally, the government agency overseeing Voice of America plans to end contracts with major news wire services, including the AP and Reuters. The agency's head, Kari Lake, stated this move would save $53 million.