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Trump bars news outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

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Mahajan, T. (2026, September 18). Trump bars news outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/reporting-fake-news-trump-bars-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-house-threatens-more-bans/articleshow/134343443.cms

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President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House on Friday through a post on Truth Social, accusing them of publishing fake news. He cited specific grievances including alleged corruption involving Politico’s receipt of an $8 million government subscription under President Biden. Trump also hinted at further media restrictions in the future. This announcement is part of his ongoing criticism of news organizations he deems unfavorable to him or his administration.

Written by AI on 2026-09-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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 (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.”

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Trump bars news outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was banning 3 news outlets - CNN, MS NOW and Politico - from the White House, accusing them of repeatedly publishing what he called “FAKE NEWS”. asserted

he → say → what

Trump announced the move in a post on Truth Social, saying the ban was effective immediately. asserted

ban → announce → Social

who → announce → them

Seems like corruption to me!), from the White House as a result of their constant “reporting” FAKE NEWS!" he said. asserted

he → seem → reporting

Trump also said he would announce additional media outlets that could face similar restrictions. uncertain

that → say → restrictions

“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

Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow,” he added. asserted

he → follow → Outlets

Trump has repeatedly criticised news organisations and broadcasters over coverage he considers unfavourable. asserted

he → criticise → coverage

He has also called for broadcasters to drop programmes that have criticised or mocked him and his administration, and has urged the Federal Communications Commission to take action against stations over content he has objected to. asserted

he → call → content