# News Networks Pause Trump Coverage After Ban

> Five major networks halt shared presidential coverage after Trump bans CNN.
- Title: News Networks Pause Trump Coverage After Ban · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Five major networks halt shared presidential coverage after Trump bans CNN. Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN suspended pooled coverage of Trump following his ban…
- Keywords: fox, abc, cbs, cnn, nbc, trump, white house, first amendment, pool coverage, news, local, Networks
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/5-major-news-networks-including-fox-agree-suspend-pooled-coverage-trump-after-he-banned-cnn
- Published: 2026-09-21T17:20:42.178+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fox, abc, cbs, cnn, nbc, trump, white house, first amendment, pool coverage, news, local
## Networks Agree to Pause Coverage
Five major news networks including fox, abc, cbs, cnn and nbc agreed to suspend pooled coverage of president trump after he banned cnn from the white house.
## Why Pool Coverage Ended
Trump banned cnn, ms now and politico from white house events after accusing them of fake news and negative reporting.
## Networks' Joint Statement
The networks said the public has a vital interest in accurate independent government information and no administration should restrict news organizations for their reporting.
## Legal Challenge
Cnn, ms now and politico sued the trump administration claiming the selective ban was a first amendment violation.
## Trump's Defense
Trump called the fake news outlets a cancer in the united states that threatens national security and must be stopped immediately.
## What Happens Next
Outlets not banned will resume independent coverage of the president while the legal battle continues.
## Key takeaway

Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN suspended pooled coverage of Trump following his ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House events.