The Trump administration's decision to bar three news outlets from the White House has drawn scrutiny over its stated national security rationale. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, NPR's Scott Detrow discussed the legal dimensions of that justification with Andrew Weissmann, a legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, on NPR.
The segment, which aired at 5:18 PM ET, focused on how the administration has framed the press ban as a matter of protecting sensitive information. Weissmann, whose background includes federal prosecution work, offered analysis of whether such a defense holds up under legal scrutiny.
NPR noted in its broadcast that the organization does not offer or accept payment in exchange for coverage or interviews. Any individual who proposes or requests such an arrangement is not affiliated with NPR and does not speak for the organization.
The full audio of the conversation was scheduled to be made available later in the day.
