President Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House Access
President Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, citing "fake news" and "unfavorable coverage," and suggested other news outlets could face similar restrictions.
Detroit, MI, September 18, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has announced a ban on access to the White House for three news organizations: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The decision was communicated citing reasons of “fake news” and “unfavorable coverage” directed at the President.
The announcement suggests a broader implication for other news outlets, with President Trump indicating that similar restrictions could be imposed on additional organizations. Specific details regarding the scope or criteria for these potential future restrictions were not immediately provided.
The news organizations affected by this ban are prominent voices in political reporting. CNN, a major cable news network, has provided extensive coverage of the Trump administration. MS NOW, a digital-first news organization, also covers White House activities. Politico, known for its in-depth reporting on politics and policy, has likewise been a consistent source of news from Washington D.C.
The reasons cited for the ban, “fake news” and “unfavorable coverage,” reflect ongoing tensions between the President and segments of the news media. The exact nature or specific instances of coverage deemed objectionable were not detailed in the announcement.
The duration of the ban and the specific protocol for enforcement were not made public. Furthermore, the timeline for any potential future actions against other news outlets remains unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by Will Weissert, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
