US President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the White House, accusing the three media organisations of repeatedly publishing what he described as “Fake NEWS”.
Trump announced the decision on Friday in a post on Truth Social, saying the ban would take effect immediately.
The president did not identify specific reports from the three outlets to support his accusation but warned that other media organisations could also be barred from the White House.
“I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW… and Politico… from the White House as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ fake news!” Trump wrote.
“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,” he added.
The move is the latest development in Trump’s long-running confrontation with sections of the US media since he returned to office in January 2025.
In February 2025, the White House restricted access for Associated Press journalists after the news agency declined to adopt Trump’s preferred name, “Gulf of America”, for the body of water widely known as the Gulf of Mexico.
The Associated Press challenged the restrictions in court, arguing that the White House had retaliated against the organisation over its editorial decision.
A federal judge subsequently ruled in favour of the AP and ordered the administration to restore the news agency’s access. The administration appealed the decision, leaving the dispute before the courts.
Trump has also repeatedly criticised journalists and news organisations over coverage he considers unfavourable to his administration.
The latest restrictions could trigger further legal challenges, particularly over questions concerning press access to the White House and First Amendment protections for the media.
