President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on three major news outlets from the White House, citing concerns over their reporting.
Key facts
- •President Trump announced the ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico via a Truth Social post on Friday.
- •The president alleged that Politico received an $8 million government subscription under the Biden administration.
- •Reporters from the affected outlets were still present on White House grounds following the announcement.
- •The administration has previously restricted Associated Press access and taken control of the White House press pool.
- •Trump has previously called for the FCC to strip broadcast stations of their licenses.
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, effective immediately. In a post on Truth Social, the president accused the outlets of reporting "fiction and lies" regarding his administration and the United States. Trump indicated that additional media outlets may face similar restrictions in the future.
Details of the Announcement
In his statement, Trump specifically criticized MS NOW for its name change from MSNBC, attributing it to a lack of credibility and viewership. He also alleged that Politico received an $8 million subscription from the government under the previous administration, characterizing the payment as corruption. While Trump stated the ban is effective immediately, the practical implications regarding access to White House grounds remain unclear, and reporters from the affected outlets were observed on-site shortly after the announcement.
Context of Media Relations
The announcement follows a series of tensions between the Trump administration and the press corps since the president returned to office in January 2025. The administration previously took control of the press pool in February 2025, a function historically managed by the White House Correspondents' Association. Additionally, the administration has previously restricted Associated Press access over terminology disputes, leading to ongoing litigation. Trump has also historically called for the FCC to revoke broadcast licenses and has pursued legal action against various international and domestic news organizations.
Timeline
- January 2025President Trump returned to office.
- February 2025The White House took control of the press pool and restricted Associated Press access.
- FridayPresident Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Jerusalem Post, BBC World.
