Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Border czar encouraged DOJ to investigate CNN over ICEBlock reporting — Border czar Tom Homan encouraged the Department of Justice to investigate CNN over its reporting on the ICEBlock app, which notifies users when ICE agents are nearby. The request represents an attempt to use law enforcement to retaliate against press coverage of government operations.
• Trump administration threatens to prosecute CNN over IceBlock app reporting — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan announced that the Department of Justice is investigating whether to prosecute CNN for reporting on the IceBlock app, which allows users to track ICE agents. Noem stated the reporting "actively encourages people to avoid law enforcement" and constitutes illegal conduct. Trump added that CNN should also be prosecuted for reporting on Iran strikes. CNN defended its coverage as factual reporting on a publicly available app.
• Homeland Security Secretary said DOJ will prosecute CNN for ICEBlock coverage — Speaking at the new immigration detention facility in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said her department is working with the DOJ to potentially prosecute CNN for its coverage of the ICEBlock app. Trump added that CNN may also be prosecuted "for false reports on the attack on Iran." The statements represent threats of criminal prosecution against a news organization.