CNN barred from Air Force One, other networks also left behind

President Donald Trump has barred CNN journalists from traveling on Air Force One for his upcoming trip to attend an American football game. Although major networks like ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC typically rotate coverage duties in a shared media pool, the White House announced that CNN’s assigned spot would instead be given to the conservative outlet Real America's Voice. In response to the decision, the other networks expressed solidarity with CNN, leading to a broader disruption in media coverage of the president's travels.

This incident follows a recent legal battle regarding media access to the White House. While a federal judge previously ruled that journalists from outlets including CNN must be granted access to the White House grounds, the court was less definitive concerning travel on the presidential aircraft. The restriction highlights the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and various major news organizations, as networks continue to navigate challenges regarding access to official events and presidential travel itineraries.