Key facts
- Donald Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House reporting.
- Trump cited "LIES" in coverage as the reason for the ban.
- The White House press shop was reportedly blindsided by the directive.
- MS NOW and CNN confirmed their journalists were denied access.
- Trump suggested The New York Times and The Washington Post could be added to the ban.
- The ban is described as "real and permanent" by a person close to the White House.
Donald Trump has renewed his conflict with the media by banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House reporting, citing their coverage as "LIES when they're covering the President of the United States." Trump also indicated that "Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow." The directive, posted on Truth Social, reportedly surprised many senior White House staff members who were unaware of the decision until it was made public. One individual close to the White House described the ban as "real and permanent" from Trump's perspective. MS NOW and CNN confirmed that their journalists were denied access to the White House grounds. Trump mentioned The New York Times and The Washington Post as potential future additions to the ban. This action follows a previous instance in February 2025 where the Trump administration canceled subscriptions to Politico Pro services, a claim that was later debunked. Despite the surprise, White House officials are reportedly taking the ban seriously, with discussions already underway about expanding it.