President Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, citing their coverage as 'fake news.' He also indicated that more media outlets could face similar restrictions.
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, September 18, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has announced a ban on three prominent news organizations – CNN, MS NOW, and Politico – from accessing the White House. The decision, communicated by the President, cites the organizations’ coverage as “fake news.”
The ban means that representatives from these outlets will no longer be permitted to attend White House press briefings or events. The specific criteria for what constitutes “fake news” in this context were not detailed in the announcement.
In addition to the immediate bans, President Trump indicated that further media outlets could be subject to similar restrictions. This suggests a potential for broader implications regarding press access to the White House in the future, though no other specific organizations were named. The exact timeline for the ban and potential future actions remains unclear.
The summary provided did not specify the exact date of the announcement. It also did not include details on the process for appealing such a ban or any specific instances of coverage that led to this decision. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the implementation of this ban, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The inspection outcomes, if any, were not provided. The permit status, if applicable, was not provided. Code violations, if any, were not provided. And any “what happened next” regarding these specific bans were not provided.
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