Both Fox News and CNN failed to cover Xi Jinping's arrival on September 23, 2026.

The entities involved

• Fox News →

  American cable television news channel

  • Karoline Leavitt used Fox News for political commentary, linking her to Trump's political sphere and a New Hampshire developer.Mon 17:21
  • Fox News, New York Post, and CNN are facing criticism regarding the quality of their media coverage.Mon 16:22
• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Mon 17:21
  • Reports detail the bureau's handling of counterterrorism cases, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomberg Law, and CNN.Mon 16:46

Related events

• Xi Jinping's state visit to the US coincided with Trump's administration implementing bans and protocols regarding media coverage of political events.Sat 04:46
• Trump sought to bar CNN and Politico journalists from access while Xi Jinping's Air China aircraft was present.Sat 00:12
• The White House hosted Xi Jinping and his wife on September 25, 2026, for a state dinner, during which the administration commented on and denied media access.Sat 03:26
• Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.Jul 17
• A host moved between CNBC and Fox News on September 1, 2026.Sep 4