Reporters and pundits on Twitter reacted immediately and negatively to news Friday that the White House had barred certain organizations from attending a press gaggle, all outlets whose reporting Trump had previously criticized.

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Two outlets that were allowed in but boycotted the gaggle — the AP and Time — received praise from fellow journalists.

UPDATE – 3:14 p.m. EST: Several blocked outlets have started responding to the White House’s decision.

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