He lost his pass pursuant to a new policy stemming from CNN’s legal action to restore James Acosta’s pass. The judge in that case stated that the White House’s process for revoking Acosta’s access was “shrouded in mystery.”
In response the White House established a standard. Credentials are to be retained only by those who are in the building at least 90 out of the previous 180 days.
Milbank showed up at the White House only seven times during the 180-day period analyzed.