Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans
He previously worked as an advocate for the National Park System.On Friday, the president threatened to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. It could have just been another one of his Truth Social fever dreams, but it turns out it’s very real. All three publications were turned away from the White House this morning, NPR reports, marking an escalation in the administration’s war on the First Amendment.Politico tried to get to the bottom of it, asking why now?
- ▪He previously worked as an advocate for the National Park System.On Friday, the president threatened to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House.
- ▪It could have just been another one of his Truth Social fever dreams, but it turns out it’s very real.
- ▪All three publications were turned away from the White House this morning, NPR reports, marking an escalation in the administration’s war on the First Amendment.Politico tried to get to the bottom of it, asking why now?
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PolicyClosePolicyPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PolicyTrump treads further on free speech with new journalist bansThe president’s threat against CNN, MS Now, and Politico was real.The president’s threat against CNN, MS Now, and Politico was real.by TC SottekCloseTC SottekSenior EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by TC SottekSep 19, 2026, 5:10 PM UTCLinkShareGiftPresident Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the tarmac before boarding Air Force One.
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