Trump Announces Ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House

President Trump bans CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House over 'fake news' claims. New policy sparks legal debate.

Editorial Desk

September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, marking another escalation in his administration’s tensions with media outlets.

The president made the declaration on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he accused the targeted outlets of spreading false information. He also warned that additional media organizations could face similar restrictions in the future.

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This move follows a prior dispute involving the Associated Press, which was temporarily barred from White House coverage after refusing to use the term ‘Gulf of America’ instead of ‘Gulf of Mexico.’ The AP later filed a lawsuit, and while a federal judge ordered the restoration of access, an appeals court allowed continued restrictions on smaller restricted areas. The case remains unresolved.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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