Trump Attacks Fox News Polls, Lawmakers Over Immigration Criticism

President Trump posted Friday that CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are banned from the White House, effective immediately. He accused the outlets of reporting fiction and lies about his administration.

• Trump posted the ban on Truth Social, warning more outlets could follow.
• Republican polling numbers have been declining ahead of the November midterms.
• New York Times reporters Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman have written that Trump shows little interest in midterm elections when his name is not on the ballot.

Why it matters: Press access to the White House is a longstanding norm. Restricting it limits independent reporting on the executive branch.

• Trump's announcement came as GOP polling trends drew widespread media coverage.

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What’s next: Trump said additional news organizations could be added to the ban.

• Will the banned outlets challenge the decision legally or through the White House Correspondents' Association?
• How will other news organizations respond if the ban is enforced or expanded?