Published September 26, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET · Updated September 27, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Trump spars with reporter over White House press ban
3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Newsmax. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump clashed with a reporter when asked about the White House press ban and dismissed the question as fake news. He also pointed to the economy amid an escalating dispute with the media. Newsmax reported that White House official Peter Navarro urged Trump to stay off Fox News.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 d ago, when Newsmax reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 d ago from New York Post.
