Former President Donald Trump announced an immediate White House ban for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on September 19, 2026. He issued the statement via Truth Social, a platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group. Trump accused the outlets of reporting fiction and lies but did not cite specific examples.
The White House Correspondents' Association and the affected news organizations condemned the decision as an attack on press freedom. Implementation details remain unconfirmed regarding whether journalists will be physically barred from the grounds. This move escalates ongoing tensions between Trump and several major media outlets.