# Trump Bans CNN, MSNOW, Politico From White House Press Pool

> Trump targets three media outlets for 'fake news' coverage of his administration
- Title: Trump Bans CNN, MSNOW, Politico From White House Press Pool
- Summary: Trump targets three media outlets for 'fake news' coverage of his administration Trump claims CNN, MSNOW, and Politico violate his standards for White House…
- Keywords: trump, cnn, msnow, politico, white house, press pool, first amendment, truth social, congressional oversight, media regulation, presidential power, Bans
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-bans-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house-1235628916
- Author: Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Published: 2026-09-18T19:49:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, cnn, msnow, politico, white house, press pool, first amendment, truth social, congressional oversight, media regulation, presidential power
## Trump bans media outlets
Trump announced immediate bans of CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from White House press pool over 'fake news' reporting.

> Media Outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they're covering the President of the United States.
## Previous media restrictions
Trump previously tried to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America after AP refused to comply.

> The Associated Press successfully sued the administration to have the attempted ban.
## CNN's response
CNN stated they have constitutional right to report without government interference.

> We have a right under the U.S. Constitution to do that reporting without hindrance or interference from the government.
## Trump's justification
Trump claims media outlets publish 'fake news' when covering the administration.

> You get so tired of reading and seeing fake news.
## Legal challenge likely
CNN and other outlets may sue to block the ban, similar to previous AP case.

> CNN's mission to report on the U.S. government will continue regardless of any attempts to restrain physical access.
## Key takeaway

Trump claims CNN, MSNOW, and Politico violate his standards for White House reporting by publishing 'fake news'