Trump Says CNN, MS NOW and Politico Banned From White House

Barchart·09/19/2026 00:38:15

President Donald Trump said Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House effective immediately, citing their coverage of his administration and saying additional news organizations could face similar restrictions.

• Trump announced the action in a September 18 Truth Social post, accusing the three outlets of repeatedly publishing false information.
• Trump specifically criticized Politico over government subscriptions purchased during the Biden administration and characterized the spending as improper.
• Trump said additional media outlets could be barred but did not identify them.
• Reuters reported that CNN, MS NOW, Politico and the National Press Club did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
• Details on how the White House will implement the restrictions were not immediately available.
• The announcement comes amid broader disputes over administration actions affecting news organizations and journalists, including litigation involving federal broadcast-license oversight.

Relevant Companies

• Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD) - CNN's parent company could be directly affected by restrictions on CNN's White House access.
• Comcast ($CMCSA) - MS NOW is part of Versant, which was spun off from Comcast in 2026.

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