The New York Times issued a blistering statement on Tuesday condemning a decision by the White House to ban The Wall Street Journal from covering an overseas trip by President Trump this weekend, calling it "simple retribution."

"The White House's refusal to let one of the nation's leading news organizations cover the highest office in the country is an attack on core constitutional principles underpinning free speech and free press," the Times said. "Americans regardless of party deserve to know and understand the actions of the president and reporters play a vital role in advancing the public interest."

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