White House Blocks CNN From Air Force One Press Pool
The White House prevented CNN from joining President Trump aboard Air Force One on Saturday for a trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, removing the network from its scheduled rotation in the presidential press pool. This action occurred days after a court order had restored CNN's access to the White House following an earlier ban.
Left-leaning outlets characterize this as an escalating assault on press freedom and the First Amendment, with Trump using his power to retaliate against CNN over critical coverage. They emphasize the petty nature of the restriction and describe it as part of an ongoing 'war' against the network.
Center outlets report the incident factually, noting CNN's removal from the press pool rotation and mentioning the recent court order that had restored the network's White House access, presenting the dispute as part of a broader tension between Trump and the media.