“They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani

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Euronews · collected 2026-09-22 · by Yolaine De Kerchove Dexaerde

Quick Summary

During a press conference at Gracie Mansion following a meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, US President Donald Trump addressed the TV networks’ boycott over media access issues. Trump remarked that journalists continue to cover him despite the dispute, implying that he remains newsworthy regardless of access restrictions. He also stated that he has an obligation to exclude what he termed “fake news” from the White House.
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Story summary

On September 21, US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion, discussing various issues including immigration enforcement and a major housing project. Despite previous criticism from Trump, the meeting was cordial with both acknowledging press coverage disparities but welcoming all media outlets to their event. Trump defended his decision to ban certain media from the White House by saying, "They never boycott me," pointing out the presence of many journalists at Gracie Mansion. Mamdani emphasized inclusivity for all members of the press and highlighted the need for federal support on housing initiatives like the Sunnyside Yards redevelopment project, which aims to create 12,000 homes and generate 30,000 jobs in New York City. This unexpected alliance between Trump and Mamdani has confused observers across the political spectrum but complicates Republican messaging ahead of the midterms.

Written for “Trump and Mamdani Meeting” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 29 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Trump and Mamdani Meeting
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Mamdani tells Trump banned White House outlets are welcome at NYC meeting same event · 100%
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 19 📰 publisher trust 69
“Both articles describe the same press conference at Gracie Mansion on the same day where Trump and Mamdani addressed reporters about media access.”
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House different event · 95%
NPR
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 17% hedged 2 of 12 📰 publisher trust 60
“Article A describes Trump's announcement about banning certain media outlets from the White House, while Article B reports on a press conference where Trump responds to a boycott by TV networks with a different context and timing.”
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House different event · 95%
ABC News (US)
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 2 of 25 📰 publisher trust 59
“Article A describes Trump's announcement to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House on a Friday, while Article B discusses Trump's response to a TV networks' boycott at an event with New York Mayor Mamdani several days later.”
No network TV coverage on Trump amid his unprecedented media ban same event · 95%
CBS News
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 3 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe President Trump's meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his response to media coverage during a press conference.”
Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion same event · 95%
The Guardian
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 2 of 23 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles describe a press conference following a meeting between Trump and Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on the same day.”
Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting same event · 95%
Al Jazeera
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 3 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles describe the same meeting between President Trump and New York Mayor Mamdani on the same day, discussing press restrictions.”
Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban different event · 95%
BBC News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 18 📰 publisher trust 78
“Article A describes Trump's response to the boycott at a press conference with Mamdani, while Article B discusses the major US outlets' decision to boycott shared coverage of Trump in protest of the media ban.”
Trump takes a shot at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for being at the UN for his speech: ‘You shouldn’t be here’ different event · 95%
The Independent
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 6% hedged 1 of 17 📰 publisher trust 59
“The articles describe different interactions involving Trump on the same day but in distinct settings and with separate incidents.”
Trump takes swipe at CNN ahead of UN speech: ‘You shouldn’t be covering me’ different event · 95%
Washington Examiner
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 1 of 13 📰 publisher trust 72
“The articles describe different interactions: one at Gracie Mansion with Mamdani and reporters, another at the UN General Assembly specifically targeting CNN.”
‘You should not be here,' Trump tells CNN at UN as standoff with media outlets persists different event · 95%
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 3 of 42 📰 publisher trust 63
“The articles describe different interactions between Trump and journalists at distinct times and places: a press conference with Mamdani in New York versus an encounter at the UN before his speech.”

Publisher

Euronews · 621 article(s) · 1 correction(s) detected
Running correction rate · 1 correction(s)
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Yolaine De Kerchove Dexaerde
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Topics

New York White House the White House

Subjects

New York GPE · 2× Trump PERSON · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Mamdani PERSON · 1× White House ORG · 1× Zohran Mamdani PERSON · 1× the White House ORG · 1×

Narrative

Trump responded to the TV networks’ boycott by saying, “They never boycott me,” while pointing to the journalists gathered outside.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-22
🔮 US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke to reporters after their meeting at Gracie Mansion in New York.
2026-09-22 · Euronews
“They never boycott me”: Trump responds to TV networks’ boycott at press conference with Mamdani · assertive framing

Claims (4 extracted, 0 hedged)

US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke to reporters after their meeting at Gracie Mansion in New York. asserted
Trump → speak → York
Mamdani said all members of the press would be welcome at the event, despite the ongoing dispute over White House media access. asserted
members → say → access
Trump responded to the TV networks’ boycott by saying, “They never boycott me,” while pointing to the journalists gathered outside. asserted
They → respond → journalists
Trump also said he had an obligation to keep what he called “fake news” out of the White House. asserted
he → say → House
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