Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Natalie Harp showed video to Trump before he banned reporters: Source

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Newest development Sep 21, 2026 · 2 reportsIn Advance of a Key Foreign Policy Week, Natalie Harp Blinds the Press

Trump announced the ban Friday, accusing three outlets of publishing what he called "fake news."

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  1. Natalie Harp showed video to Trump before he banned reporters: Source

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

  2. Newest

    In Advance of a Key Foreign Policy Week, Natalie Harp Blinds the Press

    Headline from Emptywheel ·

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  1. HuffPost

    Trump's Media Ban Reportedly Triggered By Natalie Harp (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The “human printer” reportedly shared a video that angered the president.

  2. Emptywheel

    In Advance of a Key Foreign Policy Week, Natalie Harp Blinds the Press (opens Emptywheel)

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    Emptywheel's feed description

    Think of the mechanics of the media ban: Several news outlets were, truthfully, making the case that Trump is a loser. Unusually, Natalie Harp showed Trump that proof he's a loser. And as a result the press will be partly blinded during a potentially momentous week.

  3. Newsweek

    Trump Is Playing the Media Like a Harp (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The reporting blames Natalie Harp for Donald Trump's White House media ban. But the media is giving him what he wants.

  4. Forbes

    Natalie Harp Reportedly Showed Trump Critical News Coverage Before Media Ban (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump said Friday he would ban reporters from the three outlets “effective immediately,” alleging they report “fake news.”

  5. News Nation Now

    Natalie Harp showed video to Trump before he banned reporters: Source (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Trump announced the ban Friday, accusing three outlets of publishing what he called "fake news."

  6. Breitbart News

    CNN Blames Natalie Harp for Media Ban (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    CNN reported Monday that White House aide Natalie Harp showed President Donald Trump news clips before he barred CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House.

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