Trump Bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico From the White House

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on access to the White House for CNN, MSNOW, and Politico over their news coverage.

Key points

• The restrictions apply to cable network CNN, MSNOW (formerly MSNBC), and politics-focused outlet Politico with immediate effect.
• US President Donald Trump justified the decision by accusing the outlets of publishing fiction and lies.
• US President Donald Trump warned that other news media outlets would follow in being banned from the White House.

Why it matters

This action marks a significant escalation in tensions between the US administration and major media organizations, directly impacting press access to government officials and events.