The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. (CNN) The shocking decision by press secretary Sean Spicer to bar CNN, The New York Times, Buzzfeed, Politico and the Los Angeles Times from a news briefing Friday signals that, for all its bluster and bravado, the Trump White House is an administration under siege. Expect to see the media close ranks and fight for the public's right to observe and report on government without fear of official retaliation. To their credit, the Associated Press and Time walked out of Spicer's briefing when it became clear he was trying to punish selected news outlets. The White House Correspondents Association has already announced plans to respond to Friday's antics.

Source: CNN February 25, 2017 01:41 UTC