MS NOW Journalists Denied White House Access

Clarksburg Weston, WV, September 19, 2026 — MS NOW reported on Saturday morning that its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds. The denial of access occurred on Saturday morning, according to statements made by the network. This incident followed an announcement by President Donald Trump the previous day, Friday, indicating that the network would be banned from the complex.

The specific reasons provided for the ban, beyond the President’s public statement, were not detailed in the reporting by MS NOW. Furthermore, the names of the specific journalists who were denied access on Saturday morning were not provided. The White House has not issued further official statements detailing the scope or justification of the ban beyond President Trump’s initial announcement.

Access to the White House grounds by news organizations is a standard practice for reporting on events and activities within the complex. The denial of access to a specific network raises questions regarding the flow of information and the relationship between the administration and the press. The contractor’s name or specific agency responsible for the physical denial of entry was not provided in the available information. The fine amount, if any, associated with this action was not disclosed.

President Trump’s announcement to ban MS NOW from the White House complex was made on Friday, one day prior to the reported denial of access on Saturday morning. Details regarding the duration of the ban or any potential appeals process were not made public. The network’s statement confirming the denial of access was the primary source of information regarding the Saturday incident. No further information was provided regarding what happened next.

Story summarized from the original created by JOCELYN NOVECK, Associated Press on www.wboy.com, see more information here.

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