MS NOW Journalists Denied White House Access Following President’s Ban Statement
MS NOW journalists were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday morning, a day after President Donald Trump stated he would ban the network and two other news outlets from the complex.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 19, 2026 —
Journalists from MS NOW were reportedly denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday morning. This incident follows a statement made by President Donald Trump on Friday, in which he indicated an intention to ban MS NOW and two other unnamed news outlets from the White House complex.
The specific circumstances and exact timing of the denial of access are not detailed, beyond occurring on Saturday morning. The President’s stated intention to ban certain news organizations was made public the preceding day. The summary provided does not specify which two other news outlets were slated for the ban, nor does it detail the reasons given by the White House for this action. The duration of the ban, if implemented, is also not specified in the information available.
This development marks a significant point in the relationship between the Trump administration and reporting organizations, specifically concerning access to the White House, a central location for news dissemination and presidential activities. Access to the White House grounds is typically granted to credentialed members of the press to facilitate coverage of administration events and policy.
Further details regarding the scope of the ban, the specific outlets affected, and the administration’s official justification for restricting press access were not immediately available in the provided summary. The trend summary also does not indicate any immediate response from the affected news organizations beyond the reporting of the denial of access.
The contractor responsible for managing access or implementing the ban was not named in the provided information. Similarly, information regarding any specific inspection outcomes or code violations that might be related to this decision was not provided.
The outcome and implications of this reported ban on journalistic access remain to be seen, with no further actions or resolutions mentioned in the summary. The precise timeline for when the ban was enacted or how long it will persist is also not stated.
Story summarized from the original created by JOCELYN NOVECK, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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