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Trump Defends White House Ban on CNN, Politico, MSNBC

After the three outlets said they'd sue over losing White House access, Trump insists the move targets "fake news," not a free press.

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What to know

  • The White House banned CNN, Politico and MSNBC from covering the complex.
  • The three outlets announced plans to sue the administration over the ban.
  • Trump denies the move is an assault on the free press, calling it instead an assault on "fake news" he says threatens national security.
  • The White House amplified Trump's defense on social media, generating heavy engagement.

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Trump Defends White House Ban on CNN, Politico, MSNBC
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How it unfolded 2 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 8:09 AM ET
  1. 2

    White House amplifies Trump's statement on X

    The official @WhiteHouse account reposted Trump's quote defending the outlet ban, drawing over 18,000 likes and roughly 2,100 comments.

    • Ah yes, that's it ... not attacking the free press, but kick everyone out and announce Trump TV... ITS ALL BIDENS FAULT !!!

      WhereMyWeirdosAtr/politics2d agoview on r/politics ↗
  2. 1

    Trump denies the ban is an 'assault on the free press'

    In a Truth Social post, Trump said the White House is instead targeting "FAKE NEWS," which he described as a corrupt, coordinated threat to national security.

    “The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press, something which I cherish. It is instituting an assault on the FAKE NEWS...”
    — Donald Trump

    1. 3 outlets first by Trump's Truth, 2d ago · also The Hill, One America News Network · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by Trump Truth Social, 3d ago · read ↗

  3. background

    CNN, Politico, MSNBC say they will sue the administration — The three banned outlets announced plans to take legal action against the White House over the loss of press access.

  4. background

    White House bars CNN, Politico, MSNBC from covering the complex — The Trump administration removed White House access for the three outlets, prompting them to announce plans to sue over the move.