Trump bans CNN, critical outlets
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President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying the outlets spread "fake news" and vowing to bar other critical media.
So much for the freedom of speech.
Trump: “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico…from the White House.”
Trump: “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico…from the White House.”
September 19, 2026 at 3:56 AM
So much for the freedom of speech.
Trump: “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico…from the White House.”
Trump: “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico…from the White House.”
As an American I understand there is nothing to be proud of in this.
Trump: "I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW, and Politico ... from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!"
September 19, 2026 at 2:51 AM
As an American I understand there is nothing to be proud of in this.
A free press and an informed public are the strongest defenses against authoritarianism and fascists like Trump et al.
He's killing the election and has steadily gone after the press. Chip chip chip and we circle the drain.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
He's killing the election and has steadily gone after the press. Chip chip chip and we circle the drain.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
The president cited reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.” It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
A free press and an informed public are the strongest defenses against authoritarianism and fascists like Trump et al.
He's killing the election and has steadily gone after the press. Chip chip chip and we circle the drain.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
He's killing the election and has steadily gone after the press. Chip chip chip and we circle the drain.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...
by Brian Keegan
Jonathan Chatterton Friedersdorf is going to be so upset about this assault on free speech from cancel culture snowflakes!
An American president banning news outlets from the White House because he doesn't like their coverage. The Founding Fathers, who enshrined freedom of the press in the very First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, must be rolling over. loom.ly/pAnQw6c
September 19, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Jonathan Chatterton Friedersdorf is going to be so upset about this assault on free speech from cancel culture snowflakes!
Reposted by Brendan Nyhan, Brian Keegan
An American president banning news outlets from the White House because he doesn't like their coverage. The Founding Fathers, who enshrined freedom of the press in the very First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, must be rolling over. loom.ly/pAnQw6c
September 19, 2026 at 12:27 AM
An American president banning news outlets from the White House because he doesn't like their coverage. The Founding Fathers, who enshrined freedom of the press in the very First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, must be rolling over. loom.ly/pAnQw6c
Yes. It’s right to ask that the president be honest and fair.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary during the first Trump administration, defended President Donald Trump's access to the media when reporters asked her about his threat to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. https://cnn.it/4xy1ww4
September 19, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Yes. It’s right to ask that the president be honest and fair.
Reposted by Steven Heydemann
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary during the first Trump administration, defended President Donald Trump's access to the media when reporters asked her about his threat to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. https://cnn.it/4xy1ww4
September 19, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary during the first Trump administration, defended President Donald Trump's access to the media when reporters asked her about his threat to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. https://cnn.it/4xy1ww4
anyone know what they mean by this?
The WHCA releases the following statement on Trump's proposed ban:
"The WHCA stands in defense of our colleagues at CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO who are being singled out for doing their jobs."
"The WHCA stands in defense of our colleagues at CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO who are being singled out for doing their jobs."
September 18, 2026 at 11:49 PM
anyone know what they mean by this?
Reposted by Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
The WHCA releases the following statement on Trump's proposed ban:
"The WHCA stands in defense of our colleagues at CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO who are being singled out for doing their jobs."
"The WHCA stands in defense of our colleagues at CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO who are being singled out for doing their jobs."
September 18, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The WHCA releases the following statement on Trump's proposed ban:
"The WHCA stands in defense of our colleagues at CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO who are being singled out for doing their jobs."
"The WHCA stands in defense of our colleagues at CNN, MSNOW, and POLITICO who are being singled out for doing their jobs."
by Prem Sikka
“Look, The New York Times is fake news. The Washington Post is fake news. They’re crummy papers. Both doing very poorly, by the way. But we’ll see,” Trump told reporters.
September 18, 2026 at 10:54 PM
“Look, The New York Times is fake news. The Washington Post is fake news. They’re crummy papers. Both doing very poorly, by the way. But we’ll see,” Trump told reporters.
Reposted by James Connelly
If the White House Correspondents’ Association stood for more than partying with fascists, it would:
A) Boycott White House news conferences to protest the banning of CNN, MSNOW and Politico.
or
B) Show up and make every question about Trump’s assault on the 1st Amendment.
A) Boycott White House news conferences to protest the banning of CNN, MSNOW and Politico.
or
B) Show up and make every question about Trump’s assault on the 1st Amendment.
September 18, 2026 at 10:54 PM
If the White House Correspondents’ Association stood for more than partying with fascists, it would:
A) Boycott White House news conferences to protest the banning of CNN, MSNOW and Politico.
or
B) Show up and make every question about Trump’s assault on the 1st Amendment.
A) Boycott White House news conferences to protest the banning of CNN, MSNOW and Politico.
or
B) Show up and make every question about Trump’s assault on the 1st Amendment.
by Amir Attaran
In his dotage, the Mad King grew angry at the visitors to the castle.
Live Updates: Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House
The president made the announcement in an insult-laden social media post. It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:34 PM
In his dotage, the Mad King grew angry at the visitors to the castle.
It's well past time for the White House Correspondents Association to pack up and leave the White House in protest, but every day is a new chance for them to do the right thing.
"They're disgusting" -- Trump threatens that the New York Times and Washington Post might be banned from the White House next
September 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
It's well past time for the White House Correspondents Association to pack up and leave the White House in protest, but every day is a new chance for them to do the right thing.
Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.”
Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com
Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.”
Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com
Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com
Petulant POTUS says he’s ‘banning’ CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House | CNN Business www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/m...
Trump says he’s ‘banning’ CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House | CNN Business
President Donald Trump claimed Friday that he is “banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico “from the White House,” though there was no immediate indication his administration had taken steps to follow throug...
www.cnn.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Petulant POTUS says he’s ‘banning’ CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House | CNN Business www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/m...
Reposted by Shawn Graham
Hmmm wonder why #trump banned CNN?!
“The US narrowly avoided boarding a Chinese ship based on an “entirely false” US intelligence report.
That erroneous intelligence, submitted by a US Special Ops analyst, suggested the Chinese ship was transporting nuclear arms program components.
The US […]
“The US narrowly avoided boarding a Chinese ship based on an “entirely false” US intelligence report.
That erroneous intelligence, submitted by a US Special Ops analyst, suggested the Chinese ship was transporting nuclear arms program components.
The US […]
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September 18, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Hmmm wonder why #trump banned CNN?!
“The US narrowly avoided boarding a Chinese ship based on an “entirely false” US intelligence report.
That erroneous intelligence, submitted by a US Special Ops analyst, suggested the Chinese ship was transporting nuclear arms program components.
The US […]
“The US narrowly avoided boarding a Chinese ship based on an “entirely false” US intelligence report.
That erroneous intelligence, submitted by a US Special Ops analyst, suggested the Chinese ship was transporting nuclear arms program components.
The US […]
Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
The president has a history of feuding with news organizations and has at times tried to ban them and their journalists.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Don't go to court. Boycott. Every press outlet should boycott any and all White House press briefings and events.
Live Updates: Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House
The president made the announcement in an insult-laden social media post. It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Don't go to court. Boycott. Every press outlet should boycott any and all White House press briefings and events.
by Prem Sikka
Trump floundering in wars, economy, polls, courts and global politics bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House.
New York Times and Washington Post next?
Fox News, Breibart and sychophantic outlets masquerading as press not banned.
Dictators don't like scrutiny by the press or the courts.
New York Times and Washington Post next?
Fox News, Breibart and sychophantic outlets masquerading as press not banned.
Dictators don't like scrutiny by the press or the courts.
Trump says he’s ‘banning’ CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House | CNN Business
President Donald Trump claimed Friday that he is “banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico “from the White House,” though there was no immediate indication his administration had taken steps to follow throug...
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September 18, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Trump floundering in wars, economy, polls, courts and global politics bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House.
New York Times and Washington Post next?
Fox News, Breibart and sychophantic outlets masquerading as press not banned.
Dictators don't like scrutiny by the press or the courts.
New York Times and Washington Post next?
Fox News, Breibart and sychophantic outlets masquerading as press not banned.
Dictators don't like scrutiny by the press or the courts.
Reposted by Andrew Rudalevige
Exclusive reporting today from each of the news outlets that the president says are now banned from the White House.
(Links below)
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September 18, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Exclusive reporting today from each of the news outlets that the president says are now banned from the White House.
(Links below)
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