In a show of solidarity with CNN, four major US networks have decided to boycott events featuring President Donald Trump. The networks, which make up the presidential press pool, will no longer participate in events covered by the pool. This move comes after Trump blocked CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from attending his events. The boycott was announced in a statement obtained by AFP.
The presidential press pool is a group of five networks that rotate coverage of the President's daily activities. The pool's mission is to provide footage of the President and distribute it to other media outlets. By participating in the pool, networks gain access to exclusive events and agree to share footage and information with other outlets. CNN was set to take over pool duties on Monday, but will no longer have access to Trump events.
The boycott is a significant move, as it marks a rare instance of US networks taking a stand against a President. The networks stated that it is essential for the public to receive accurate and independent information about the government. They also emphasized that no administration should restrict access to a news organization due to disagreements over coverage.
Trump's decision to block CNN and other networks from attending his events has sparked controversy. The President accused some media outlets of being a "threat to national security" and compared them to "cancer." CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have announced plans to sue the US government over the restrictions.
The boycott will affect Trump's upcoming events, including his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The networks will no longer provide coverage of these events, which will likely be covered by other media outlets. The move is seen as a significant escalation in the tensions between Trump and the media.
The presidential press pool has been in place for decades, providing a way for networks to share resources and provide comprehensive coverage of the President. The boycott has raised questions about the future of the pool and how it will operate. Bryan Boughton, a representative of Fox and organizer of the pool, stated that the networks will no longer cover events attended by Trump.
The dispute between Trump and the media has highlighted the challenges of covering the President. The boycott by major US networks is a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media. The five networks that make up the pool stated that they will continue to provide independent coverage of the President, despite the restrictions.
Key points
- US networks boycott Trump events in support of CNN
- Trump blocks CNN and other networks from attending his events
- Boycott affects Trump's upcoming events, including UN General Assembly appearance
