President Trump has announced a ban on CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House press access, citing "fake news" as the justification. The outlets received no advance warning before Trump announced the decision via Truth Social, and the move represents a significant escalation in his long-standing contentious relationship with mainstream media. This action raises questions about press freedom and continued access to the President for affected organisations.

Trump stated the ban resulted from accumulated stories over recent years that he had "gotten sick of," citing low ratings and false reporting as reasons. He specifically named The New York Times and The Washington Post as "fake news" outlets, suggesting they may face similar restrictions, though he stated these papers would not be displayed in the White House rather than being completely banned. This action follows a comparable move in February 2025, when Trump excluded Associated Press reporters from White House coverage following a dispute over the AP's refusal to use his proposed name "Gulf of America"—a case which remains in litigation.