There will be a lawsuit, and the Trump White House will likely lose, but that’s not the point: the process is the punishment. While this is litigated, the fake news will be barred from the White House. The president posted this afternoon that CNN, MSNBC, and Politico will be cut off. I’m sure these networks have already called their lawyers. So be it. They’re banned for now, and if they’re upset about that, well, that’s life:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 18, 2026
TRUMP BANS CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO FROM WHITE HOUSE
— NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) September 18, 2026
JUST NOW: President Trump just posted on Truth Social saying he is banning 'Fake News CNN, MSNOW and Politico' from the White House.
— Elina Shirazi (@elinashirazi) September 18, 2026
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 (The recipients of an illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription, an All Time Record, directly from the United States Government, under Crooked Joe Biden, in order to keep them “alive.” Seems like corruption to me!), from the White House as a result of their constant “reporting” FAKE NEWS! Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Patriots are in control.
UPDATE: Trump opened the Oval for questions. Our own Cam Arcand is there. The president doubled down on the deportation of fake news from the White House:
🚨 WOW! President Trump is DOUBLING DOWN to the Fake News on banning CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO from the White House
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 18, 2026
"MSDNC — Democratic National Committee! It's fake news."
REPORTER: Sir, the 1st Amendment
TRUMP: EXCUSE ME...the government gave POLITICO $8M to keep them afloat.… pic.twitter.com/ht8brhLzxG
Reporter: "Are you trying to intimidate the press from doing their job?"
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 18, 2026
Trump: "No, no, no. I dislike dishonest press like you. I think you're terrible. I like to see honest press." pic.twitter.com/Vgpc2Rt60K
President Trump defends his decision to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House:
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 18, 2026
"Our country has to have honesty [...] You need a free press — you need a fair press and an honest press." pic.twitter.com/qtF93slZ57
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