Washington, September 19, 2026 — President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, calling their coverage “fake news.” The move, posted on Truth Social as “effective immediately,” has drawn sharp criticism from press freedom advocates.
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office it was a “very simple ban,” saying he does not want those outlets in his office. CNN described the action as an “illegal assault” on First Amendment rights. Journalists from the affected outlets continued working on White House grounds after the announcement.
So much for the freedom of speech.
— Roman Sheremeta (@rshereme) September 19, 2026
Trump: “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW … and Politico…from the White House.”
Legal challenges are widely expected. The episode adds to a long-running conflict between the president and major news organizations.
Shivam Das News
