“Trump explained that he is banning CNN, Politico, and MSNOW from the White House because they never write a good story.”

By Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) · Posted 18 Sep 2026 · checked 25 Oct 2026 · 85% confidence

What they posted

Trump just explained why he's illegally banning CNN, Politico and MSNOW from the White House: "because they never write a good story." https://t.co/XAZMlG40hr

Why it's Truth

AP News, Reuters, BBC, NYT and CBS News all report Trump's Sept 18, 2026 announcement banning the three outlets and his Oval Office explanation citing fake/negative news and that they never write good stories; initial denial of access confirmed before court reversal.

Sources

• AP News
• BBC News
• The New York Times
• Reuters
• CBS News
• Reuters
• USA Today
• CBS News