Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials
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Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.
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Why it matters
Journalists from the Times, Journal, and Bloomberg cannot report on or attend G20 proceedings, limiting independent coverage of the event and creating a precedent for credential denial based on outlet rather than individual reporting.
Most affected
Readers of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg — Limited or absent direct reporting from the G20 summit by their newsrooms' staff. G20 attendees and officials — Some major financial media outlets unable to ask questions or observe proceedings directly.
Likely next
Whether the denied outlets successfully appeal the credential decision, or whether the Treasury publicly states its reasoning.