On September 25, 2026, following a court ruling, the White House announced the restoration of accreditation for journalists from Politico, CNN, and MS NOW, who had previously been banned from visiting the U.S. presidential administration.
Reasons for the Accreditation Ban
The accreditation ban was imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump after he accused these media outlets of spreading false information. Trump stated that such actions were necessary to protect truth and fairness in the information landscape.
Media Reaction and Legal Proceedings
In response to the ban, journalists from Politico, CNN, and MS NOW filed a lawsuit challenging the president's decision. This sparked solidarity among other media outlets, including CNN, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, and Fox News, which refused to cover events involving Trump until accreditation was restored.
Restoration of Accreditation
Today, September 25, it was announced that accreditation was restored on Thursday morning local time. This decision, made following the court's review of the case, marks an important step in restoring cooperation between the White House and journalists covering the administration's activities.