Kate Bedingfield commented on the presidential actions following Trump's media crackdown, which also involved Politico and MS NOW.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Kate Bedingfield commented on the presidential actions following Trump's media crackdown, which also involved Politico and MS NOW.
Who's involved
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Part of
President Trump banned multiple media outlets, including CNN, MS NOW, Politico, and Fox News, from the White House.Also in this story
- The President has banned coverage and retaliated against the MS NOW channel, CNN, and Politico.
- Donald Trump banned Fox News from White House pool duty on September 22, 2026.
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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Joe Biden
46th President of the United States (2021–2025)
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Kate Bedingfield
American communications director
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Related events
- MS NOW served as the platform for the press exchange as Trump criticized CNN for its coverage and ratings.
- Trump views outlets as potential targets of bans, with Stephanie Grisham serving as press secretary during the tenure.
- Donald Trump announced bans on Politico, MS NOW, and CNN from the White House, while Jake Tapper drew parallels between Trump and Barack Obama.
- Donald Trump targeted media organizations, including BBC News and CNN, with claims on July 27, 2026.
- Donald Trump used the presidential platform to ban MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from accessing the White House.