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White House bars CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters following Trump ban

President Donald Trump has implemented a ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, preventing them from accessing the White House. The enforcement began on Saturday, September 20, 2026, when reporters from the three outlets were denied entry and had their press credentials either deactivated or confiscated by security personnel.

Trump announced the decision via social media, accusing the organizations of consistently reporting “fake news,” “fiction,” and “lies.” He noted that the ban was not the result of a single incident but rather a cumulative response to years of coverage he deemed unacceptable. The President also suggested that other media outlets could face similar restrictions.

The affected news organizations have condemned the move as an unconstitutional assault on press freedom. CNN, MS NOW, and Politico all stated they would defend their First Amendment rights and continue their coverage of the administration. The White House Correspondents’ Association has called for the immediate restoration of access, arguing that the government cannot arbitrarily revoke press credentials based on the content of reporting.

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CNN · Donald Trump · MS NOW · Politico · White House · White House Correspondents' Association

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