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He subsequently told reporters he was punishing CNN et al. because he viewed their coverage as "purposely negative," "one-sided," and "never good."
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President Trump told reporters he was punishing CNN, MS NOW, and Politico because he viewed their coverage as "purposely negative," "one-sided," and "never good."
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- Claim Maker
- Donald Trump
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{ "person": "Donald Trump", "organizations": [ "CNN", "MS NOW", "Politico" ], "stated_reason": "Coverage was 'purposely negative,' 'one-sided,' and 'never good.'" } - UUID
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- September 24, 2026 at 11:56 PM (2 weeks ago)
- Last Updated
- September 24, 2026 at 11:56 PM (2 weeks ago)
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The White House filed a court document defending President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, stating that access is a 'privilege' and not a right. The outlets are accused of violating standards of professionalism and decorum, including publishing falsehoods and sensitive information.
Reporters for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were allowed to re-enter the White House grounds after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their access. The administration initially defied the order, leading to a standoff during a high-stakes diplomatic summit.
President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House for 'FAKE NEWS,' later invoking national security as a justification. This move is being challenged in court for violating due process and freedom of the press.
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing the White House over President Trump's banishment of their journalists, arguing it violates due process and freedom of the press. The lawsuit cites previous legal battles and court rulings affirming journalists' rights to White House access.
President Trump is facing a boycott from major television networks after banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. This move deprives him of significant screen time, a medium crucial to his political career.
Major television networks suspended their pooled coverage of President Trump after he refused to allow CNN to serve as a pool representative. This move is an escalation in the showdown between the Trump administration and the White House press corps, following the banning of journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
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