Donald Trump banned CNN and MS NOW from the White House due to 'fake news' and met Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• 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
• MS NOW →

  American television news channel

  • Republicans in the Midwest pushed for a diesel ban, and Paul Waldman wrote for the MS NOW outlet.Mon 14:12
  • Donald Trump used the presidential platform to ban MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from accessing the White House.Mon 03:12

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 banned an organization over alleged 'fake news,' while operational failures led to a loss of ministerial confidence.Thu 19:03
• Donald Trump banned CNN and MS NOW from the White House, with former Fox News host Hegseth backing the decision.Sep 19
• 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
• Trump's administration banned media outlets, leading to a judge issuing a new order regarding the access dispute.Thu 17:04