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“They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani

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Dexaerde, Y. D. K. (2026, September 22). “They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani. Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/they-never-boycott-me-trump-responds-to-tv-networks-boycott-at-press-conference-with-mamda

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Euronews · collected 2026-09-22 · by Yolaine De Kerchove Dexaerde

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During a press conference at Gracie Mansion following a meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump addressed the TV networks’ boycott over media access issues. Trump remarked that journalists continue to cover him despite the dispute, implying that he remains newsworthy regardless of access restrictions. He also stated that he has an obligation to exclude what he termed “fake news” from the White House.
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On September 21, US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion, discussing various issues including immigration enforcement and a major housing project. Despite previous criticism from Trump, the meeting was cordial with both acknowledging press coverage disparities but welcoming all media outlets to their event. Trump defended his decision to ban certain media from the White House by saying, "They never boycott me," pointing out the presence of many journalists at Gracie Mansion. Mamdani emphasized inclusivity for all members of the press and highlighted the need for federal support on housing initiatives like the Sunnyside Yards redevelopment project, which aims to create 12,000 homes and generate 30,000 jobs in New York City. This unexpected alliance between Trump and Mamdani has confused observers across the political spectrum but complicates Republican messaging ahead of the midterms.

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New York GPE · 2× Trump PERSON · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Mamdani PERSON · 1× White House ORG · 1× Zohran Mamdani PERSON · 1× the White House ORG · 1×

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Trump responded to the TV networks’ boycott by saying, “They never boycott me,” while pointing to the journalists gathered outside.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-22
🔮 US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke to reporters after their meeting at Gracie Mansion in New York.
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“They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani · assertive framing

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US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke to reporters after their meeting at Gracie Mansion in New York. asserted
Trump → speak → York
Mamdani said all members of the press would be welcome at the event, despite the ongoing dispute over White House media access. asserted
members → say → access
Trump responded to the TV networks’ boycott by saying, “They never boycott me,” while pointing to the journalists gathered outside. asserted
They → respond → journalists
Trump also said he had an obligation to keep what he called “fake news” out of the White House. asserted
he → say → House
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