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The CNN transcript records a reporter continuing the ban question before Trump says “Oh, the ban on the free press, right?” DIRECT_TEXT

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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: What do you envision the ban for? TRUMP: Politico. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: And media outlets. TRUMP: Oh, the ban on the free press, right? A very simple ban.