Trump Faces Hostile Media as CNN and MS NOW Regain White House Access During Xi Visit
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President Donald Trump confronted aggressive questioning from CNN and MS NOW after a judge forced the White House to allow back outlets known for biased reporting, during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
President Donald Trump was visibly frustrated as CNN and MS NOW reporters, notorious for their antagonistic stance toward his administration, shouted questions while he stood with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their spouses on the White House South Lawn on Friday. This spectacle unfolded just a day after Trump graciously hosted a state dinner for Xi, despite the relentless negativity from mainstream media. Earlier in the week, Trump had rightly attempted to suspend the credentials of outlets that have repeatedly spread misinformation and undermined his presidency, but a District Court judge intervened on Thursday, forcing the White House to allow them back in.
The reporters wasted no time, hurling loaded questions about whether Trump had asked Xi to stop buying oil from Iran, attacking the administration’s decision to ban certain media outlets, and questioning the use of taxpayer funds for messaging that counters communist ideology. As usual, the president and the Chinese delegation chose not to dignify these provocations with a response.
Just last week, Trump had accurately called out these outlets for spreading “fake news” and insisted they should not be allowed to peddle falsehoods about his administration. The temporary ban led major networks to pause White House coverage, and the administration responded by providing an alternative feed, which predictably drew less attention from the public. After the judge’s order, the White House complied and reinstated the outlets’ credentials, though reporters still complained about limited access to Xi’s arrival.
During a subsequent tea meeting with First Lady Melania Trump, Xi, and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan, President Trump extended an olive branch by thanking the press and stating, “We appreciate the fair coverage,” despite their ongoing hostility.
The visit’s main focus was on advancing discussions about artificial intelligence, with Trump championing the term “super intelligence” and posting on his social platform that Xi agreed with his forward-thinking approach. The event highlighted Trump’s leadership on critical technological issues, even in the face of media adversity.