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Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

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On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump announced via his Truth Social platform that he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, accusing them of reporting "fiction and lies" without providing specific examples. This move came as part of what he termed an effort to combat fake news, effective immediately.

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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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“I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW... and Politico... from the White House as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network.

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Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House · assertive framing

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (September 18, 2026) he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them without specifics of reporting “fiction and lies.” asserted

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