Trump To Ban CNN, MS NOW, & Politico

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  September 18, 2026 at 21:53  |  3:08  |  Bloomberg Markets
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Kailey Leinz — Bloomberg Reporter

Summary

Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz discusses breaking news that President Donald Trump announced CNN, MS NOW, and Politico would be barred from the White House, calling them 'fake' and accusing them of 'fiction and lies.' She notes it is unclear whether Trump can enforce the ban alone and says it could face immediate court challenges, similar to the earlier Associated Press ban. The segment also mentions Pentagon press restrictions and an expected response from the White House Correspondents Association. No direct investment or trading implications are discussed.

  • Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico would be banned from the White House.
  • He called the outlets fake and accused them of fiction and lies.
  • Kailey Leinz said it is unclear whether Trump can enforce the ban on his own.
  • She expects immediate court challenges and cited the Associated Press ban precedent.
  • Pentagon press restrictions have also led to credential disputes.
  • The White House Correspondents Association is likely to respond.
  • The segment contains no clear market or trading angle.
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