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Trump announces CNN, MS NOW and Politico barred from White House ‘effective immediately’ in latest blast at media

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Nelson, S. (2026, September 18). Trump announces CNN, MS NOW and Politico barred from White House ‘effective immediately’ in latest blast at media. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/us-news/trump-announces-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-barred-from-white-house-effective-immediately-in-latest-blast-at-media/

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President Trump announced via Truth Social that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are banned from the White House "effective immediately" due to what he calls "Fake News." This move follows historical patterns of selective access restrictions by past administrations but goes further with a complete ban on these specific outlets' reporters working within White House grounds. The decision impacts media coverage significantly since these outlets play key roles in broadcasting presidential statements and providing live reports from the North Lawn.

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On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on several news outlets from entering the White House, including CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico. In a social media post on his platform Truth Social, Trump accused these outlets of reporting "fiction and lies" when covering the U.S. government. The decision sparked legal action with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filing lawsuits arguing their First Amendment rights were violated. A federal court temporarily blocked the ban but it remains contentious, with the Justice Department petitioning for its reinstatement on October 3rd. This move escalates long-standing tensions between Trump and major media outlets, raising significant concerns over freedom of the press in the United States.

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President Trump claimed in an unprecedented announcement Friday that he was banning CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters from the White House “effective immediately” for allegedly reporting “Fake News.” uncertain

he → claim → News

The action, which if imposed would trigger First Amendment lawsuits, follows years of selective discrimination against outlets by both Democratic and Republican administrations, which included limited access to events but stopped short of a ban on working from the White House grounds. asserted

which → impose → grounds

“I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (The recipients of an illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription, an All Time Record, directly from the United States Government, under Crooked Joe Biden, in order to keep them “alive.” asserted

who → announce → them

Seems like corruption to me!), from the White House as a result of their constant “reporting” FAKE NEWS!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. asserted

Trump → seem → Social

“Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. asserted

they → write → America

The prospective order has massive practical implications. asserted

order → have → implications

For example, CNN is an important element of the TV pool system that ensures presidential remarks are broadcast live from the White House. asserted

remarks → ensure → House

Reporters from each of the three outlets also serve in pool rotations that — until now — have been largely respected by the second Trump administration. asserted

that → serve → administration

CNN has a six-person booth at the White House and its reporters file stand-ups from tents on the North Lawn, as does MS Now. asserted

Now → have → Lawn

Politico, like other print publications, has an assigned workspace the adjacent to the White House briefing room. asserted

Politico → have → room

Trump announces CNN, MS NOW and Politico barred from White House ‘effective immediately’ in latest blast at media

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