President Trump Announces Ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico Access to White House
President Trump announced he is banning CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 18, 2026 —
In a significant move affecting press access, President Trump has announced a ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from entering the White House. The specific details and scope of this ban, including the precise date of the announcement and the exact implications for reporting, were not immediately provided.
The decision impacts several prominent news organizations, barring them from White House grounds. The reasons behind the ban were not elaborated upon in the announcement. Information regarding the contractor’s name, specific dates of the ban’s implementation, or any immediate subsequent actions was not disclosed.
The contractor responsible for implementing the ban was not identified. Furthermore, the specific nature of the restriction—whether it applies to press briefings, daily access, or other forms of engagement—remains unclear. The announcement does not include any information about planned follow-up actions or potential changes in how the White House communicates with news outlets not subject to the ban.
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