US networks return to White House pool as Trump media battle rages on
WASHINGTON: US television networks resumed coverage of President Donald Trump’s White House events on Friday, providing the first live pool access for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit, as a legal battle continues over restrictions on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
US television networks reinstated coverage of President Donald Trump's White House events on Friday, marking the first live pool access for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. The ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico had previously restricted their access to the White House. A federal judge ordered the administration to restore their access after determining the ban likely violated the First Amendment's protections for free speech and a free press.
The White House television press pool aired footage of Xi's arrival at the White House for tea and their tour of the National Archives. While CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC shared the costs and rotation of coverage, the refusal of other networks to set up cameras during the initial days meant there was no pool coverage. The White House's decision to restore access came after the ban was deemed unconstitutional.
However, the case is still pending, and the outlets have until Sept 28 to seek a permanent injunction. Trump has been aggressively hostile towards major news outlets, banning access to restricted spaces and launching personal attacks on journalists.
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