CNN, MS NOW and Politico Banned From White House Over ‘Fake News’: What Donald Trump Said
Donald Trump has announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico are being banned from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly publishing what he called 'fake news' about his administration. The move has raised questions over press access and potential First Amendment concerns in the US.
US President Donald Trump has said he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the three news organisations of repeatedly publishing what he described as 'fake news' about his administration. Trump announced the move in a social media post on Friday and said it was effective immediately, while also suggesting that other media outlets could face similar restrictions.
The scope and implementation of the proposed ban were not immediately clear. Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were still working from the White House grounds after Trump's announcement, with no immediate indication that they had been removed.
Trump Says He’s ‘Banning’ CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House
I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (The recipients of an illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription, an All Time…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 19, 2026
Trump Accuses Outlets Of ‘Fake News’
In his post, Trump accused CNN, MS NOW and Politico of reporting what he called 'fiction and lies' while covering the president, his administration and the United States.
Trump also criticised Politico over an approximately USD 8 million subscription expenditure by the Biden administration, which he cited as one reason for targeting the outlet. The White House has not provided further details on how the proposed restrictions would be enforced. WHCA Condemns Donald Trump's Decision to Bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House, Calls It 'Ban on Free Press'.
Speaking to reporters at the White House later on Friday, Trump said he was taking the action because he considered the outlets' coverage to be false. He also indicated that other media organisations could be targeted.
CNN And Politico Respond
CNN said it stood behind its White House reporting team and argued that journalists have a constitutional right to cover the administration without government interference.
Politico also said it would continue reporting on the White House and defend its First Amendment rights against any attempt to restrict its access.
The White House Correspondents' Association also expressed support for journalists from the three organisations and said press access should not depend on whether a president agrees with a news outlet's coverage or questions. US-Greenland Deal: Donald Trump Announces Permanent Security Control, Bans Adversary Bases.
Potential First Amendment Challenge
The proposed restrictions are likely to face legal scrutiny over the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press in the United States.
Legal experts cited by US media outlets have questioned whether the government can exclude journalists from White House press facilities based on their coverage or viewpoint. The exact legal status of the latest announcement will depend partly on how the administration attempts to implement it.
The development also follows previous disputes between the Trump administration and major news organisations over access to the White House and other government facilities.
Trump Has Long Clashed With News Organisations
Trump has frequently criticised news organisations whose coverage he considers unfavourable. During his current term, his administration has also been involved in disputes over press access, including a separate confrontation with the Associated Press.
In the latest case, Trump has not specified which additional media organisations could face restrictions, saying only that other outlets could follow CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
The immediate practical impact of the announcement remains unclear as journalists from the three organisations continued operating at the White House following Trump's statement.
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