Donald Trump bans multiple news outlets from the White House

On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on access to the White House for CNN, MS Now, and Politico. In a post on Truth Social, Trump justified the decision by accusing these organizations of consistently reporting "fiction and lies" regarding his administration and the country. He warned that further media outlets would be added to the restriction list, claiming that the press should not be permitted to publish fabricated information about his presidency.

CNN, MS Now, Politico, and the National Press Club have not yet responded to requests for comment. This action follows a history of public hostility between the president and these media organizations. Previously, Trump has pressured the Federal Communications Commission to revoke broadcast licenses for stations that air content critical of his administration or feature jokes at his expense. Currently, there are no official statements regarding the duration of the ban or the specific criteria for the additional outlets he threatened to include.