Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
· World · The Hindu, France 24, NBC News
United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday, September 18, 2026, that he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. The President issued the directive via a post on his Truth Social network, citing alleged constant reporting of fiction and lies. This decision follows a public appearance by the President at a dinner in the White House Rose Garden on September 17, 2026. The administration has not provided specific examples or evidence to support the accusations against these media outlets. The ban is effective immediately.
Why it matters
The move restricts access for three major news organizations to official White House briefings and events, impacting the flow of information between the administration and the press. It signals a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the President and these specific media outlets.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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