Trump denies ‘instituting an assault on the free press’

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The Hill's Headlines - September 20, 2026

The Hill's Headlines - September 20, 2026

President Trump on Monday denied he is “instituting an assault” on the press after three outlets he recently banned from covering the White House announced plans to sue the administration over the move.

“The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press, something which I cherish,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, arguing that it is instead “instituting an assault on the FAKE NEWS.”

“It is corrupt, purposeful, pervasive, fully coordinated, and........

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