U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media platform X on September 18 that he is immediately banning CNN, MSNBC (which he referred to as "MSNOW," claiming it recently changed its name from MSNBC due to low viewership and credibility), and Politico from the White House, citing their constant reporting of "Fake News."
"I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (The recipients of an illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription, an All Time Record, directly from the United States Government, under Crooked Joe Biden, in order to keep them 'alive.' Seems like corruption to me!) from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" Trump wrote. He added that "Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America."
Trump provided no evidence to support his claims. He also warned that other Fake News media outlets would follow. The announcement has sparked debate over press freedom and government restrictions.
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