CNN reporters were barred from traveling with US President Donald Trump yesterday, in a new move by the White House to limit the news network’s access.
The US president last week sought to ban three US outlets — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — from the White House, accusing them of providing only negative coverage on him.
After journalists with the three outlets were blocked from entering the White House complex, a judge ordered their access to be temporarily restored, saying Trump’s move was likely unconstitutional.
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For Trump’s trip yesterday to Tennessee, CNN had been scheduled to be the TV network in the press “pool” traveling with him.
However, a schedule released by the White House on Friday evening did not list CNN or any of the TV networks in the TV pool rotation.
The pool is a rotating group of journalists that travel with the president and provide coverage to other outlets, due to limited space.
The White House schedule only listed a “Secondary TV” correspondent and crew: Lindell TV — a staunchly pro-Trump outlet run by his close ally businessman Mike Lindell.
Earlier this week, when CNN’s White House access was still revoked, the top five US broadcasters made a rare joint move to halt pool coverage of the White House in solidarity.
“The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government. No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting,” ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC said.
CNN declined to comment when reached on Friday. The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
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