Fact-check analysisVerified as of September 18, 2026Curated by FactVerifyPrimary Source Verified
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Donald Trump successfully implemented a permanent ban of CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House premises during his presidency.

President Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House on September 18, 2026, though official details regarding the mechanics of this exclusion remain undefined.

Trump Banning Cnn Ms Now Politico White House

Trump Banning Cnn Ms Now Politico White House

Source: cbsnews.com

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified September 18, 2026
  • President Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House via social media on September 18, 2026.

  • The administration has not yet clarified the specific implementation details of this ban, such as whether it involves the formal revocation of permanent press credentials or exclusion from specific events.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump announced on the social media platform Truth Social that he was banning CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico from the White House premises. This directive followed the president's repeated characterization of these outlets as purveyors of false information and represents his latest effort to restrict their access.aa.com.traa.com.trTrump Bans Cnn Ms Now Politico from White HouseAs of September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump has publicly announced a "ban" on CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico from the White House, effective immediately The Announcement: President Trump announced the decision on his...fox6now.comfox6now.comTrump Banning Cnn Msnow Politico White HouseThe Announcement: President Trump announced the decision on his social media platform, Truth Social, on September 18, 2026

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Trump Banning Cnn Ms Now Politico White HousePrimary Source Extraction

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Donald Trump: CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White HousePrimary Source Extraction

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Verified Document Excerpt
"US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, "effective immediately." Trump made the comments in a Truth Social post, describing the networks as "fake news," singling out MS NOW for having changed their name from the original MSNBC "due to lack of viewership and credibility." "Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America," wrote Trump."
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