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White House defends excluding CNN from Air Force One press pool for Trump's trip
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Multiple news outlets report that CNN was excluded from the press pool traveling on Air Force One with President Donald Trump for his Saturday trip to a college football game in Tennessee. The White House, through Attorney General Todd Blanche, defended the decision, asserting the president has the right to restrict access to the White House and Air Force One. In a heated interview with ABC's Martha Raddatz, Blanche reportedly erupted when questioned about the press ban. CNN, the New York Times, and other outlets covered the incident, framing it as a block on CNN from covering the president on behalf of major TV networks. The move has sparked debate over press access and presidential prerogative.
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The White House has barred CNN from covering President Donald Trump's travel to Tennessee for a college football game, according to multiple news reports.
Key Developments
- CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game. (Source: PBS)
- Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the decision, stating that the president has the right to restrict access to the White House and Air Force One. (Source: Politico)
- Blanche clashed with ABC's Martha Raddatz in a heated interview, reportedly exclaiming, "You cannot be asking me that!" when questioned about the press ban. (Source: Yahoo)
- The White House blocked CNN from covering Trump's trip on behalf of major TV networks as he traveled to Tennessee. (Source: CNN)
- The New York Times also reported that the White House blocked CNN from covering Trump's trip to Tennessee. (Source: The New York Times)
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