Major TV Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage of Trump in Protest of His CNN Ban

The major US television networks that provide White House pool coverage have suspended their coverage of President Donald Trump in protest of his ban on CNN. According to Variety, four of the five networks - ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News - have joined in solidarity with CNN, which was prevented from fulfilling its scheduled pool duties.

The networks released a joint statement, as reported by TheWrap, saying that the public has a vital interest in receiving accurate and independent information about its government. They argued that no administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting.

CNN, along with MSNBC and Politico, are suing the Trump administration, as reported by several outlets including CNBC and Live Mint, over the ban, claiming it violates the First Amendment. The TV pool will not provide a replacement crew for CNN.

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