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Trump cuts ribbon on latest White House construction project — but major TV networks refuse to show it

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Goodin, E. (2026, September 21). Trump cuts ribbon on latest White House construction project — but major TV networks refuse to show it. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/trump-cuts-ribbon-on-latest-white-house-construction-project-but-major-tv-networks-refuse-to-show-it/

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President Trump used golden scissors to cut the ribbon on a newly constructed White House helipad that can accommodate the heavier VH-92A Patriot helicopter, which cost approximately $6 million. The event, broadcast only on the White House’s social media channels due to a dispute with CNN over press access, lacked coverage from major TV networks because of loud noise from Marine One and no national media cameras present. This incident highlights tensions between the administration and news outlets regarding press access rights.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, 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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Emily Goodin

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Claims (10 extracted, 3 hedged)

Trump used a pair of golden scissors to cut the red, white and blue ribbon on the project he dubbed “a work of art” while surrounded by construction workers who built the White House pad, which features the seal of the United States and is estimated to cost $6 million. asserted

which → use → million

The White House aired the event on its social media channels but Marine One, sitting on the helipad behind the president with its engine on, was so loud that Trump’s remarks could not be heard. uncertain

remarks → air → engine

The TV networks, earlier Monday, announced the suspension of the TV pool, the dedicated camera that distributes footage of the president’s events with the wider press corps and outlets around the world, after the White House barred CNN from participating. asserted

House → announce → CNN

The White House shot back, saying in a statement: “Access changes are nothing new. asserted

changes → shoot → statement

What is new, however, is the sudden claim that it becomes sacred only when the outlets are friendly to the Radical Left. uncertain

outlets → become → Left

The rule was never ‘every outlet gets in.’ asserted

outlet → get → ?

It was always ‘our side stays in.’” After he cut the ribbon, the president walked down a line of construction workers, shaking their hands and thanking them, before boarding the presidential helicopter. asserted

president → stay → helicopter

The president boarded the new supersized Marine One (a VH-92A Patriot) for his short flight to Andrews. asserted

president → board → Andrews

The helipad was built to accommodate the new helicopter, which is heavier and emits more heat, which would have caused damage to the grass on the South Lawn. asserted

which → build → Lawn

The helipad is just the latest construction project Trump has taken on in his second term, including building a new ballroom, constructing an arch and possibly razing the Kennedy Center. uncertain

Trump → take → Center

Trump cuts ribbon on latest White House construction project — but major TV networks refuse to show it

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