After a chaotic weekend in the Trump-media standoff, it’s now a wait-and-see game for networks
Is the standoff over between the White House and the nation’s main broadcast networks? Not exactly.
The White House and major broadcast networks are now in a standoff over access, with no clear resolution in sight. After a chaotic weekend, the networks are left navigating a murky situation where CNN, the outlet banned from the TV pool, has been blocked from covering Trump events. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the decision, arguing the president has the right to choose who flies with him on Air Force One, even if it violates the First Amendment.
A federal judge's ruling on the national security argument didn't directly address pool access though. Networks are now deciding on a case-by-case basis whether to cover Trump events, unsure if litigation is the next step. The networks find themselves "between a rock and a hard place" in striking a balance between press freedom and providing news to their audiences.
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