# Press will prevail against Trump's attacks

> Trump bans news outlets but press wins back access.
- Title: Press will prevail against Trump's attacks · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Trump bans news outlets but press wins back access. Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering the White House but a judge restored their access…
- Keywords: trump, press, cnn, politico, ms now, white house, judicial review, democracy, news, local, prevail, against
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/09/24/trump-media-ban-republicans-cnn-ap-ms-now-politico-cupp
- Published: 2026-09-24T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, press, cnn, politico, ms now, white house, judicial review, democracy, news, local
## Trump bans news outlets
Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering the White House on social media.

> To offend a strong man, tell him a lie. To offend a weak man, tell him the truth.
## Trump's approval numbers drop
Trump's approval numbers fell below 30% according to one poll this week.
## Trump's weak leadership
Trump is insecure, petty, and vengeful with his ego easily bruised.
## Trump's justification for bans
Trump claims the press is "purposeful" and "fully coordinated" in reporting "fiction and lies".
## Legal mechanism for defamation
The legal bar for defamation requires "actual malice" which Trump isn't using.
## Press access restored
A judge allowed CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists back at the White House after a week.
## Press wins the battle
Trump's attacks on the press make him look weak but the press will prevail.
## Democracy requires press
Americans want democracy, not dictatorship, and expect leaders to take a punch.
## S.E. Cupp's background
S.E. Cupp is the host of "S.E. Cupp Unfiltered" on CNN.
## Trump's weak leadership
Trump's leadership is weak and he's vulnerable to criticism.
## Press access restored
A judge restored access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after Trump banned them.
## Key takeaway

Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering the White House but a judge restored their access after a week.