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Major Garrett argues "Trump is signaling he's weak" with ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

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Major Garrett argues "Trump is signaling he's weak" with ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. (2026, September 18). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/major-garrett-argues-trump-signaling-weak-ban-cnn-ms-now-politico/

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Major Garrett discusses how President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, and Politico from the White House is seen as a sign of weakness. He argues that by targeting journalists who critically cover his administration, Trump may be revealing vulnerabilities rather than demonstrating strength. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang also provides commentary on this development.
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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Story summary

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.

Written for “Trump Bans Media Outlets From White House” on 2026-11-01, grounded in this article and the 223 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Trump Bans Media Outlets From White House
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CBS News CNN MS NOW Politico the White House

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Major Garrett argues "Trump is signaling he's weak" with ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico President Trump lashed out at reporters who cover his administration on Friday, saying he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18
🔮 Major Garrett argues "Trump is signaling he's weak" with ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico President Trump lashed out at reporters who cover his administration on Friday, saying he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

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Major Garrett argues "Trump is signaling he's weak" with ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico President Trump lashed out at reporters who cover his administration on Friday, saying he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. asserted
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Major Garrett shares his thoughts on the ban and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. asserted
Jiang → share → ban
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