Trump Administration Bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House Access
The three outlets were removed from White House press access, according to a report by France 24.
The White House under President Donald Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from its premises, according to a report published by France 24 on September 18, 2026.
The France 24 report did not provide further details on the reasoning behind the decision or on how the restrictions would be implemented for the affected outlets.
CNN, MS NOW — the outlet previously known as MSNBC — and Politico have not yet issued public statements responding to the reported ban, and the White House has not released an official comment beyond what was cited in the France 24 report.
This report is based on limited information available at the time of publication. EGazette will provide updates as more details become available from the White House or the news organizations involved.
Sources
- Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW, Politico from White House — France 24 — English
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