Donald Trump Announces Ban on CNN, Politico and MSNBC Access to the White House
According to reporting by France 24, the U.S. president announced the immediate suspension of access to the White House for three media outlets.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ban on White House access for CNN and MSNBC, as well as the news website Politico, according to information published by France 24 on September 18, 2026.
According to this source, the decision was presented as taking effect immediately, without the president's specific reasons being detailed in the available information.
The three media outlets in question have not yet publicly responded to the announcement, according to information provided by France 24.
This measure comes amid recurring tensions between the Trump administration and certain American media outlets, with no further details provided at this stage regarding the scope or duration of the ban.
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- 🔴 Donald Trump annonce interdire l'accès de la Maison Blanche à CNN, Politico et MSNOW — France 24 — Français
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