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President Trump posted Friday that CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are banned from the White House, effective immediately. He accused the outlets of reporting fiction and lies about his administration.
- Trump posted the ban on Truth Social, warning more outlets could follow.
- Republican polling numbers have been declining ahead of the November midterms.
- New York Times reporters Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman have written that Trump shows little interest in midterm elections when his name is not on the ballot.
Why it matters: Press access to the White House is a longstanding norm. Restricting it limits independent reporting on the executive branch.
- Trump's announcement came as GOP polling trends drew widespread media coverage.
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Left coverage, 7 sources: The left frames the ban as a sign of psychological instability and authoritarian impulse, driven by Trump's inability to tolerate accurate negative coverage of Republican poll numbers.
Raw Story15hTrump's psychotic CNN freakout proves he knows his demise is imminentCleCleveland.com3hTrump won’t be happy with 2 new polling records: ‘Worst of all time’
Mediaite11hFormer Trump Press Secretary Rips President Over Media Ban: ‘He’s Melting Down’PRPalmer Report1dSenile Donald Trump has completely unhinged meltdown as Kennedy Center debacle worsens
The Washington Post4hTrump is sober about the midterm prospects for Republicans, advisers say
AlterNet13hWe need 'a psychiatrist': Press Sec. floored after supercut of Trump abusing women
The New York Times2hTrump’s Political Instincts ‘Are Clearly Fading’Right6 sources
Citizen Free Press16hWatch Live | President Trump holds court with reporters, happening right now.
Conservative Treehouse15hPresident Trump Takes Questions and Gives Oval Office Press Remarks
Newsmax18hTrump Promotes Chris Ruddy's Blog on Truth SocialTRSThe Right Scoop18hBREAKING WATCH LIVE: Trump to speak to reporters SOON
The Washington Times16hJoe Rogan calls Trump supporters 'rabid' in podcast chat with Ron White
WND17hWATCH Trump in Oval Office eventWhat’s next: Trump said additional news organizations could be added to the ban.
- Will the banned outlets challenge the decision legally or through the White House Correspondents' Association?
- How will other news organizations respond if the ban is enforced or expanded?