Major US news outlets have suspended their shared coverage of President Donald Trump in protest after the White House banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico, disrupting regular reporting on the president, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- The White House banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the president, according to the BBC.
- Major US outlets responded by suspending shared coverage of Trump in protest, the BBC reported.
- Regular coverage of the president has been disrupted as a result, according to the BBC.
- The dispute centres on the White House press pool, the BBC reported.
Major US news outlets have suspended their shared coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at a White House decision to ban several media organisations, according to the BBC. The move has disrupted regular reporting on the president.
The dispute began after the White House banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the president, the BBC reported. In response, other outlets moved to suspend their shared coverage arrangements.
At the centre of the row is the White House press pool, which the BBC described as being at the heart of a major row between Trump and TV networks.
It is not yet clear from the available reporting which outlets are participating in the boycott, how long it will last, or the White House’s stated rationale for the ban. Honest Abe News will update this story as further details are confirmed.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights tensions between the White House and major news organisations over press access to the president. The BBC reported that the standoff has disrupted regular coverage, though the broader consequences remain unclear.
Frequently asked questions
Which outlets did the White House ban?
According to the BBC, the White House banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the president.
What is the White House press pool?
The BBC describes the White House press pool as being at the centre of the row; it is the system through which journalists cover the president and share reporting with other outlets.
What did other outlets do in response?
Major US outlets suspended their shared coverage of Trump in protest at the ban, disrupting regular coverage of the president, the BBC reported.