Donald Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate revocation of White House press credentials for news outlets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Trump justified the decision by accusing these organizations of spreading "fiction and lies" regarding his administration and the United States, further threatening that additional media outlets could face similar restrictions in the future. Following the announcement, reporters and photographers from the affected organizations were denied entry to the White House on September 19, with security personnel deactivating their press badges.

The banned media outlets strongly condemned the move as an illegal infringement on press freedom. On September 21, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a joint emergency lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs argue that the administration’s actions violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects independent journalism from government interference. The case is expected to trigger urgent hearings this week to determine the legality of the ban. The White House Correspondents' Association has also officially criticized the measure, demanding the immediate restoration of access for all journalists involved.