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White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One

White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One

Also reported by Al Jazeera

Summary

The White House did not allow CNN reporters to travel with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee. This comes after recent tensions between the White House and some news organizations over their coverage of the administration.

Key Facts

  • CNN was scheduled to travel with President Trump to Tennessee but was removed from the media list.
  • No other news outlet was listed as a replacement for CNN on the trip.
  • Last week, President Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters from the White House, accusing them of false reporting.
  • The banned media groups are considering legal action, citing their free speech and press rights.
  • Other major networks paused coverage of the president in support of the banned outlets.
  • A federal judge ruled the ban on news outlets was likely unconstitutional and ordered the White House to allow them back in.
  • Despite the ruling, some reporters were still denied entry at certain White House events, such as a state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
  • Regular TV coverage from the White House resumed after reporters were allowed back inside.
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