US Treasury denies accreditation to some American journalists for G20 Finance summit
The US Treasury has refused to accredit certain journalists from major American media outlets, including the New York Times and Bloomberg, for the G20 Finance summit taking place Tuesday in Asheville, North Carolina. Bloomberg received no press passes, and the New York Times reported its Treasury correspondent was denied access, while only its Berlin bureau chief was accredited. The Wall Street Journal also reportedly had a journalist denied accreditation. Bloomberg and the New York Times condemned the decision as an attack on press freedom and transparency. A Treasury spokesperson said nearly 300 media members were accredited and expected coverage to be 'factual' and not 'sensationalist.' The incident is part of the Trump administration's broader offensive against critical media.
What we know
The US Treasury denied credentials to reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg for a G20 finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina.
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The New York Times reported its Treasury correspondent was denied access, while its Berlin bureau chief was accredited.
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A Treasury spokesperson said nearly 300 media members were accredited and expected factual, non-sensationalist coverage.
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The summit is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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Bloomberg received no press passes.
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The meeting runs Saturday through Tuesday and includes finance ministers, central bank governors, and senior officials.
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The Times' Alan Rappeport was denied access, while Jim Tankersley was allowed.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the decision was unrelated to journalists' viewpoints.
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The Times and Bloomberg issued statements condemning the move.
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The Wall Street Journal declined to comment.
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Le Trésor refuse d'accréditer certains journalistes américains au sommet du G20 Finance
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