White House press ban
A conflict between the Trump administration and the White House press pool has led to the exclusion of several major news outlets. This dispute has raised concerns regarding media access and constitutional implications.
Why it matters
The relationship between the executive branch and the press is fundamental to democratic transparency and public accountability.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Henri Astier and Ione Wells , North America Correspondent EPA The row over the White House pool affected live TV coverage of Trump's ribbon-cutting event on Monday When Donald Trump unveiled a helipad at the White House on Monday, his remarks were barely audible in live footage of the event.
This was due to a row over an institution that rarely makes the news – the White House Press pool.
Yet it is at the heart of relations between the US president and the media, and this dispute could have constitutional implications, as well as potentially affecting coverage of the future presidential engagements.
Tensions are high. During Trump's visit to the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, he lashed out at a reporter from CNN - one of the media outlets he has come into conflict with.
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