Trump bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that CNN, MSNOW, and Politico are barred from entering the White House effective immediately. This was made public on September 18 via his social media platform Truth Social. Trump justified this decision by claiming that these media outlets consistently spread 'fake news.'

Trump stated that the affected media should not report on him and his administration without consequences. He explained that media should not disseminate 'constantly fiction and lies' when reporting on the American government. This statement came just ahead of important elections in the U.S. set to take place in the coming weeks.

The announcement is part of an ongoing confrontation between Trump and critical media. He accused journalists from these platforms of repeatedly publishing false information about his presidency without providing concrete evidence for his claims.

According to various reports, Trump hinted that other media could also be subject to similar actions. He did not specify which other outlets he might consider excluding. CNN described the measure as an 'illegal attack on press freedom.'

Reactions to Trump's announcement have been mixed. While some media and journalists condemned the decision as an attack on press independence, the president could politically benefit from this approach by appealing to a base of supporters who appreciate his aggressive stance toward the media.

The situation raises questions about the role of press freedom in the U.S. and how the state handles critical reporting. Critics fear that such measures could restrict the press in their reporting and have far-reaching consequences for journalism in the country.