Trump Posts Image Depicting Media Logos as Trash Outside White House

Trump shares an edited photo showing CNN, MSNBC and Politico logos on trash bags on the White House lawn, with a caption naming three outlets.

First Published: September 20, 2026, 12:27 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump posted an edited image showing the logos of major news outlets printed on trash bags outside the White House.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “CME MSNBC Politico” on September 20, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 5th message released today, out of five total, and the last post was two hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 48 of his 572 posts over the last 30 days classified as Uncategorized posts.

The image shows the North Portico of the White House under a clear sky, with the American flag flying atop the building and bare trees framing the North Lawn. Three black trash bags sit on the lawn in the lower-right portion of the frame, each bearing a recognizable media company logo. The caption accompanying the post read “CME MSNBC Politico.”

The post carried no additional statement, argument, or explanation beyond the caption and the image. Trump named CME, MSNBC and Politico in the text, while the graphic itself displayed logos for CNN, MSNBC and Politico on the trash bags.