Trump Again Criticizes Press Coverage, Replaces CNN with LindellTV on Air Force One

Trump replaces CNN with LindellTV on Air Force One amid ongoing press tensions. New details emerge from White House clashes.

Editorial Desk

September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump once again criticized media coverage on Saturday, following a federal court order to lift a ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. The move came after the White House replaced CNN with LindellTV for his trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, to attend a college football game.

Trump took to Truth Social in the early morning hours to question why outlets he calls “FAKE NEWS” should have access to the White House. He accused the networks of delivering negative coverage despite his “big Election Win,” and demanded that they be excluded from what he called a very sacred place.

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The dispute began on September 18 when Trump abruptly barred the three news organizations from the White House. Reports suggest the decision followed an aide showing him unflattering coverage. The outlets later filed a lawsuit, claiming the ban violates constitutional rights. A judge ordered the press passes restored, but on Saturday, CNN was excluded from Air Force One in favor of LindellTV, a conservative platform linked to Trump ally Mike Lindell.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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