What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
Summary
President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from White House access, citing their reporting as false. These news outlets filed a lawsuit, claiming the ban violates their constitutional rights. Meanwhile, other major networks suspended their participation in the White House press pool to support the banned outlets.Key Facts
- President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from White House access.
- The president called their reporting "fake news."
- The three outlets sued the White House, citing First Amendment and due process rights.
- A court hearing on the lawsuit is set for Wednesday.
- CNN is part of the White House TV press pool, which covers the president and shares information.
- Other major networks (CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox) paused the TV pool in solidarity with CNN.
- The press pool is a rotating group of reporters who attend presidential events and travel with the president.
- The pool provides direct coverage where space is limited, such as the Oval Office and Air Force One.
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