White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
The White House has barred CNN journalists from traveling on Air Force One, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and major media outlets. This follows a series of disputes regarding press access and accusations of biased reporting.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing conflicts regarding press freedom and the relationship between the executive branch and the media in the United States.
Image source, PA Image caption, CNN had been scheduled to fly with Trump on Air Force One
US broadcaster CNN has been barred from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee on Saturday.
The move is the latest in a battle between the White House and the media after it was forced to lift its ban on some news outlets.
CNN was scheduled to fly with Trump for his trip to Tennessee for a college American football game until a note released on Friday night by the White House did not list the broadcaster on the media schedule.
The BBC has requested comment from the White House.
CNN has reported that no other outlet was listed as replacing them in the president's tentative schedule.
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