Stories
Trump Fumes at CNN, Questions Coverage Near UN Headquarters
N
News18•22-09-2026, 19:56
Trump Fumes at CNN, Questions Coverage Near UN Headquarters
- •Donald Trump expressed surprise and anger at CNN covering him near the UN headquarters, stating, "You shouldn’t be here. You said you weren’t going to cover me."
- •Trump's remarks followed a protest by major US television networks, including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, which halted coverage after he barred them from the White House.
- •The dispute led to Trump's White House helipad opening and UN General Assembly trip proceeding without live television coverage.
- •Five top US broadcasters, including ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, and NBC, issued a joint statement emphasizing the public's vital interest in independent information and opposing restrictions on news organizations.
- •Trump remained defiant, calling the media a "cancer" and a threat to national security, while claiming he cherished a free press on Truth Social.
Key Questions Answered
President Donald Trump barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House after accusing them of reporting fake news and constant fiction.
Top US television networks halted White House pool coverage in solidarity with CNN and the other banned news organizations after their press access was revoked.
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, and NBC issued a joint statement condemning the administration's restrictions, asserting that the public has a vital interest in receiving accurate and independent information.
