The White House again barred CNN from its traveling television pool Friday, preventing the network from accompanying President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One amid a legal battle over press access.
CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter said the network was scheduled to provide footage for other major networks from Friday to Sunday as Trump visits Georgia and Florida this weekend, including coverage of his campaign appearances and time at Mar-a-Lago.
“Once again, there will not be pooled TV coverage of the president’s appearances,” Stelter wrote on X. The disruption affects other news outlets worldwide.
Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly extended an order protecting White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their lawsuit against the administration proceeds. But that ruling does not settle access for reporters whose duty it is to travel with the president on Air Force One.
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That issue remains the subject of separate litigation involving The Associated Press.
The Washington Sun has signed on to an amicus brief in support of the news outlets.
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