American journalist and writer at The Bulwark who previously wrote for Slate.
Case
President Trump announced on September 18 that he is excluding CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over their coverage. The outlets cite constitutional protections and say their reporters were turned away September 19; Trump says they publish false stories.
Role at the time: Writer at The Bulwark, speaking on Bulwark Takes
Statement summary
Saletan said the exclusion is a clear First Amendment violation because Trump openly tied it to disfavored coverage, and distinguished government retaliation from private social-media moderation.
“To me this is a straightforward violation of the First Amendment.”
The case concerns whether Trump should exclude the three outlets because of their coverage. Saletan calls the action viewpoint discrimination and a straightforward First Amendment violation, directly condemning the exclusion.
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
