Banned: CNN & MS Now Shut Out Of White House By Trump; POTUS Says "Other Fake News Media Outlets To Follow"
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β’Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:42:54 +0000
π° What Happened
President Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House. He announced the move on Truth Social. He called the outlets "fake news". MS Now recently changed its name from MSNBC.
Trump also attacked an $8 million government subscription to Politico. He said more "fake news" outlets could be banned next. The ban came as he faced weak poll numbers and a war with Iran. He said the outlets would be barred "effective immediately".
π The Backstory
US presidents have long argued with the press. But a formal ban on major outlets is unusual. Trump has often called critical coverage "fake news" and attacked individual reporters. He has praised friendly outlets like Fox News.
Media figures called the move an attack on a free press. The White House press corps gives reporters access to question the president. Trump did not name the other outlets he plans to block. Speculation points to papers like the New York Times or the Washington Post.
π― Why It Matters
A free press lets the public hear questions put to leaders. Blocking reporters can limit what people learn about their own government.
President Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House. He announced the move on Truth Social. He called the outlets "fake news". MS Now recently changed its name from MSNBC.
Trump also attacked an $8 million government subscription to Politico. He said more "fake news" outlets could be banned next. The ban came as he faced weak poll numbers and a war with Iran. He said the outlets would be barred "effective immediately".
US presidents have long argued with the press. But a formal ban on major outlets is unusual. Trump has often called critical coverage "fake news" and attacked individual reporters. He has praised friendly outlets like Fox News.
Media figures called the move an attack on a free press. The White House press corps gives reporters access to question the president. Trump did not name the other outlets he plans to block. Speculation points to papers like the New York Times or the Washington Post.
A free press lets the public hear questions put to leaders. Blocking reporters can limit what people learn about their own government.