Trump, Noem Announce DOJ Review of CNN for ICEBlock Coverage
Trump, Noem Announce DOJ Review of CNN for ICEBlock Coverage

Trump, Noem Announce DOJ Review of CNN for ICEBlock Coverage

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President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have suggested pursuing federal prosecution against CNN following the network's report on ICEBlock, a publicly available app that notifies users about nearby ICE agents. Noem stated that the Department of Justice is exploring legal action, claiming CNN's coverage encourages people to avoid law enforcement activities, while Trump also accused CNN of false reporting regarding an Iran attack. CNN responded by emphasizing that reporting on the existence of the app is not illegal and that they neither promoted nor endorsed its use. Trump and Noem's comments reflect their administration's aggressive stance on immigration enforcement and media criticism, with Trump framing the media as perpetuating misinformation. Despite calls from border officials to investigate CNN, legal experts doubt the network faces liability, though the app's creator might come under scrutiny. This confrontation underscores ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and media outlets over immigration policies and coverage.

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