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RTDNA responds to President Trump’s announcement banning news organizations from the White House

Date postedSeptember 18, 2026
in Advocacy,

RTDNA President and CEO Tara Puckey released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over their coverage:

“A press room you get to curate isn’t a press room. It’s a stage. Transparency means access for reporters asking tough questions, not simply the ones you like.”

Radio news content remains fairly steadyDate postedSeptember 17, 2026

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