# TV networks halt Trump coverage after CNN ban

> The White House pool suspends filming of presidential events after Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
- Title: TV networks halt Trump coverage after CNN ban | Shortify
- Summary: The White House pool suspends filming of presidential events after Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Major TV networks have stopped…
- Keywords: donald trump, cnn, white house, press freedom, first amendment, tv networks, ms now, politico, business, technology, networks, halt
- Source: Business Insider — https://businessinsider.com/tv-networks-boycott-trump-press-conference-coverage-white-house-ban-2026-9
- Author: James Faris
- Published: 2026-09-21T14:16:52.707+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, cnn, white house, press freedom, first amendment, tv networks, ms now, politico, business, technology
## White House bans three news outlets
President Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House on Friday, saying they shouldn't constantly write or report fiction and lies.

> shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they're covering the President of the United States
## TV pool suspends presidential coverage
The White House TV pool, made up of ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News, has suspended filming of Trump's press briefings and other pool events after the ban.

> The TV pool will not be covering events designated as pool coverage of the President
## CNN was scheduled to cover Monday
CNN was scheduled to cover the president on Monday and share the TV feed with ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News. The networks rotate coverage duties and share video feeds worldwide.
## Networks defend press freedom
The White House pool said in a joint statement that the public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about government and no administration should restrict news organizations.

> The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government
## Three outlets sue over First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced on Monday they are suing Trump and three of his top advisors, alleging the ban is a direct assault on the First Amendment.

> direct assault on the First Amendment
## Key takeaway

Major TV networks have stopped covering Trump's press conferences and pool events after the White House banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, prompting the three outlets to sue over First Amendment violations.