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Trump's psychotic CNN freakout proves he knows his demise is imminent

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the helipad being constructed on the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

The Press Ban Is the Story. Trump’s Psyche Is a Distraction.

An Official Act, Not a Temper Tantrum

Donald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico would be barred from the White House because their reporting was, in his words, “FAKE NEWS.” The source article connects that decision to worsening Republican polling and Trump’s frustration at coverage he cannot control. That is enough context…

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