MS NOW Journalists Denied Access to White House Following Trump’s Ban

MS NOW reporters barred from White House after Trump's social media ban. First Amendment rights under scrutiny.

September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Two journalists from MS NOW were denied entry to the White House on Saturday, following a directive from President Trump that banned certain news outlets from the presidential complex.

The president announced the move on Friday via his Truth Social platform, stating he was tired of what he called ‘fake news’ from specific outlets. He also hinted at potential similar actions against others but has not issued further official statements.

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MS NOW, formerly known as MSNBC, responded by vowing to protect its First Amendment rights and the role of independent journalism in the U.S. The outlet emphasized that the White House is funded by taxpayer dollars and belongs to the American public. CNN and Politico have not been visibly barred, but both issued statements supporting their staff. Meanwhile, the head of the White House Correspondents’ Association expressed solidarity with the affected outlets.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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