From The Banner · Will Weissert, Associated Press · · 1m 30s
Trump bans three news outlets from White House
The president says CNN, MSNBC and Politico are banned for unfavorable coverage, testing press freedom protections.
In brief
The president says CNN, MSNBC and Politico are banned for unfavorable coverage, testing press freedom protections. Trump is restricting media access to the White House, claiming outlets publish false information, continuing a pattern of legal action against news organizations. Originally reported by The Banner.
Trump bans three major outlets
President Trump announced Friday he is immediately banning CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House, citing what he calls unfavorable coverage and fake news.
“I am banning CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!”
Part of a broader pattern
Trump has a history of filing lawsuits against news organizations and lashing out at reporters. In February 2025, he kept Associated Press journalists out of key White House events.
Threatens the press pool system
The ban could disrupt the traditional five-network television pool that travels with the president to provide independent coverage of his actions for Americans and the world.
No implementation details given
Trump announced the ban on social media but did not explain how it would be enforced. He later spoke to reporters in the Oval Office during a health care event.
Trump's false claims record
The Washington Post's fact-checking team counted over 30,000 false or misleading claims by Trump during his first term. He continues to claim without evidence that he won the 2020 election.
Constitutional questions loom
The ban tests First Amendment protections guaranteeing freedom of the press. The AP's ongoing lawsuit over Trump's February 2025 restrictions on their access may provide legal guidance.
The bottom line
Trump is restricting media access to the White House, claiming outlets publish false information, continuing a pattern of legal action against news organizations.
