Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said that the outlets "constantly write or report fiction or lies" about his administration, although he provided no examples. It is unclear what exactly a ban would entail, and whether employees of those outlets would be prevented from entering the White House grounds. The move is likely to be met with legal challenges from the outlets involved and press freedom organisations.
- ▪In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said that the outlets "constantly write or report fiction or lies" about his administration, although he provided no examples.
- ▪It is unclear what exactly a ban would entail, and whether employees of those outlets would be prevented from entering the White House grounds.
- ▪The move is likely to be met with legal challenges from the outlets involved and press freedom organisations.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 33 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Trump bans CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House — NYT — Business
- ▪ The White House Tussle to Sway Trump on AI — The Wall Street Journal
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Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White HouseByBernd Debusmann JrWhite House reporter Published18 September 2026, 20:30 BSTUpdated 2 minutes agoUS President Donald Trump has announced that he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest twist in his fraught relationship with American media outlets. In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said that the outlets "constantly write or report fiction or lies" about his administration, although he provided no examples. It is unclear what exactly a ban would entail, and whether employees of those outlets would be prevented from entering the White House grounds. The move is likely to be met with legal challenges from the outlets involved and press freedom organisations.
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