On September 22, 2026, Donald Trump announced that he had banned CNN from White House access while praising Breitbart News as the only fair outlet, noting its connection to Jeff Bezos' company.
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What happened
On September 22, 2026, Donald Trump announced that he had banned CNN from White House access while praising Breitbart News as the only fair outlet, noting its connection to Jeff Bezos' company.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump administration denied CNN and other journalists access to the White House on September 23, 2026.Sub-event
- Donald Trump banned CNN from White House access.Sub-event
Trump praises Breitbart News and its connection to Jeff Bezos after banning CNN.1 source
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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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CNN
American news channel
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Breitbart News
American news and opinion website
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