Seattle Tacoma, WA, September 21, 2026 —

Several prominent news organizations have announced a collective protest against the Trump administration’s recent actions regarding White House press access. CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are among the outlets that have stated they will not cover President Trump’s upcoming trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

The decision by these news organizations stems from what they describe as a removal of White House press access. According to statements from the affected organizations, this action is viewed as a direct “assault on the First Amendment.” The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech and the press.

The specific details regarding the nature of the removed press access were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact timeline or the specific instances that led to this protest were not elaborated upon. The organizations have chosen to withhold coverage as a form of protest against these perceived infringements on press freedom.

The UN General Assembly is a significant annual event where world leaders convene to discuss global issues. President Trump’s attendance typically involves numerous press opportunities and coverage from domestic and international news outlets. The decision by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to abstain from covering this particular trip signifies a notable escalation in tensions between the administration and segments of the press corps.

The protest highlights ongoing debates about the relationship between the U.S. government and the media, particularly concerning access and the reporting of presidential activities. The organizations involved have not indicated a specific duration for their protest or the conditions under which they would resume coverage.


Story summarized from the original created by Cascade PBS Staff on www.cascadepbs.org, see more information here.

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