Trump Revokes Media Access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico; Boycott Underway
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
President Donald Trump revoked White House media access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Concurrently, the White House deactivated CNN's press passes. In response to the access revocation, other major U.S. networks, including Fox News, pulled out of the TV pool coverage in solidarity. Reports indicate that Fox News was pooling resources with ABC, CBS, and NBC for presidential coverage.
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Why it matters
The events involve high-profile media organizations and their relationship with the presidency. The actions represent a significant executive action regarding media access and competitive strategy. This pattern of executive action regarding media access has been observed in previous administrations.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpPresident of the United States and principal target of media scrutiny.
- CNNTarget of access revocation and involved in reciprocal high-stakes conflict with President Trump.
- Fox NewsAmerican cable television news channel that gained visibility by pooling resources.
- MS NOWTelevision news channel whose access was revoked by the President.
- PoliticoAmerican journalism company whose access was revoked by the President.
- ABCAustralian public television channel that pooled resources with Fox News.
- CBS Evening NewsFlagship evening television news program that pooled resources with Fox News.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump's views on critical media surfaced alongside government-funded ads on Fox.1 source
- Trump targeted Fox News with bans and suits, and banned CNN from White House access.Sub-event
- Donald Trump's speech was broadcast on Fox News on September 22, 2026.Sub-event
- Donald Trump banned MS NOW, CNN, and Associated Press for coverage disagreements.Sub-event
Trump picked unnecessary battles against CNN and engaged in disputes with Fox News.1 source
Trump targets CNN and Politico; Obama administration's handling of Fox News is referenced.1 source
Trump revokes media access; networks pull out in solidarity.1 source
White House deactivates CNN press passes as Fox News pools resources with ABC, CBS, and NBC.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Fox News
American cable television news channel
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CNN
American news channel
Related events
- Fox News covered Donald Trump's false claims on July 17, 2026.
- Trump uses Fox News to promote political views.
- Trump uses Fox News as a platform for attacks, while the Obama administration previously attempted to exclude the network.
- Donald Trump banned CNN and other media outlets on September 21, 2026.
- An administration ban sparked conflict with media outlets on September 22, 2026.