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US networks boycott Trump's events over journalist access restrictions

8 sourcesPublished 21/09/2026, 22:00 · Updated 21/09/2026, 23:47

Major US networks have announced a boycott of President Donald Trump's events, refusing to jointly cover his appearances. This decision came after the White House barred access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.

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Boycott announced by ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, and CNN
Trump holds an event at the White House
Broadcast occurs without sound
Journalists filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration
Decision made over publication of 'fake news'

Donald Trump · the White House · CNN · MS NOW · Politico · ABC · CBS · NBC

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