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Trump Feuds With Kaitlin Collins After CNN Media Ban

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Duke, A. (2026, September 22). Trump Feuds With Kaitlin Collins After CNN Media Ban. Reason. https://reason.com/video/2026/09/22/trump-feuds-with-kaitlin-collins-after-cnn-media-ban/

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Reason · collected 2026-09-22 · by Amber Duke

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Robby Soave and Amber Duke on Reason TV's segment "Free Media" discuss former President Donald Trump’s decision to restrict White House press pool access specifically for CNN and MSN Now. The article presents an analysis rather than direct reporting, focusing on the implications of this media ban within the context of Trump's relationship with Kaitlin Collins, a supporter who criticized his choice to block these news organizations.
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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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In this segment of Free Media, Reason Senior Editor Robby Soave and Daily Caller Editor in Chief Amber Duke discuss Donald Trump's recent move to ban White House press pool access for CNN and MSNOW.
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In this segment of Free Media, Reason Senior Editor Robby Soave and Daily Caller Editor in Chief Amber Duke discuss Donald Trump's recent move to ban White House press pool access for CNN and MSNOW. asserted
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