US justice department investigating TV networks over Trump pool coverage
The US Department of Justice is investigating whether television networks violated antitrust laws by boycotting White House press coverage. This follows the administration's decision to bar several news outlets from the White House press pool.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights the ongoing tension between the executive branch and the media regarding press freedom and access.
The US justice department said it is investigating whether television networks violated federal antitrust laws over their decision to boycott covering the White House. The US justice department said it is investigating whether television networks violated federal antitrust laws over their decision to boycott covering the White House. Donald Trump US justice department investigating TV networks over Trump pool coverage Investigation launched after five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after CNN, MS Now and Politico were barred from White House
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of the US president, Donald Trump , last month violated antitrust law, an agency spokesperson said Saturday.
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