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Why Trump Banned Some Media Outlets From the White House
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- Sep 26, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
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The attacks come at a precarious moment for public trust in the media, with more Americans saying limits on the press can be justified to combat misinformation.
Three news outlets blocked from the White House by US President Donald Trump have asked a judge to extend an order that temporarily restored their access.
On Friday September 18th, President Trump took to Truth Social to make one of the most concerning announcements of his presidency. In the post he would announce that he would banning CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House press pool, citing that the outlets were ‘’fake news media.’’ ‘’I am proud to announce…