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BOMBSHELL: CNN ICED OUT During Trump's State Dinner with Xi Jinping

Gary FranchiSeptember 26, 2026121 views
Media's exclusion raises questions about access at high-profile political events.
Media's exclusion raises questions about access at high-profile political events. | Next News Editorial Illustration
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CNN's notorious exclusion from President Donald Trump's state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping wasn't about curtailing press freedom; it was about who really runs the show. Images of CNN's reporter stranded at the gates while others entered a pre-credentialed event tell a different story than the legacy press wants you to believe.

This clash over access reveals much about the mainstream media's inflated sense of entitlement. With Trump reaffirming that media doesn't have carte blanche access to all White House events, outlets like CNN were left sulking, exposing their resentment at being treated like just another participant.

Media Outrage: A Distraction from the Real Story

In the midst of a significant diplomatic moment, CNN anchors like Wolf Blitzer chose to shift focus back to themselves, complaining about access rather than covering the import of Trump meeting Xi. This self-obsession highlights the warped priorities of today's press corps.

Legacy Media's Grip Slips

The exclusion of only three outlets, CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, out of hundreds from a White House function dismantles the narrative of an authoritarian media crackdown. Instead, it underscores that after years of anti-Trump activism disguised as journalism, some outlets panic when their VIP status is challenged.

Meanwhile, inside the event, President Trump continued his pursuit of American interests, joined by influential figures like Elon Musk. The stark contrast outside the gates couldn't be clearer: strength and diplomacy within, whining and sour grapes without.

For those tired of the media's elitism and yearning for news unfettered by mainstream spin, understanding this gate drama is key. Patriots should recognize that real reporting continues undeterred, and the insistence on truth remains our guiding star.

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Gary Franchi
Gary Franchi

Chief White House Correspondent at Next News Network. Executive Producer and Lead Anchor.

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EagleEye76Verified1 hours ago
I wonder how CNN is going to spin this! Any ideas on their next headline?
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TexasProudVerifiedjust now
Probably something about 'media censorship' even though it's not!
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TrueAmericanVerifiedjust now
BOOM! About time the fake news got what they deserve. Loving this!
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PatriotMikeVerifiedjust now
Finally, someone standing up to the biased media! CNN has been spinning lies for too long. Glad to see Trump showing some backbone.
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JohnPatriotVerifiedjust now
This shows the media they can't just play dirty and expect an invitation to everything. Accountability is key.
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LibertyLover88Verifiedjust now
This is what leadership looks like. You don't invite those who are only interested in twisting your words.
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FreedomWriterVerifiedjust now
Why should Trump include those who outright smear him on prime-time TV? Makes perfect sense to me.
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EagleEye76Verifiedjust now
Totally agree! We need more accountability for media.
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RedWhiteBlue07Verifiedjust now
Back in 2016, I stopped watching CNN because of their biased coverage of Trump's campaign. I haven't looked back since!