Trump Complains CNN, MS NOW Didn’t Cover ‘Made for Television’ Xi Visit
Major networks halted live coverage after the Trump administration revoked White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, leaving Xi Jinping’s arrival largely off air.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, but major U.S. television networks refused to broadcast live coverage, maintaining a boycott in solidarity with barred outlets.
- Trump enacted the ban on Saturday, citing objections to reporting from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, though he claimed there was no specific trigger other than "fake news."
- District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled Wednesday that the ban was likely unconstitutional, blocking enforcement for 14 days, yet journalists remained unable to access the White House on Thursday morning.
- Protesting the administration's actions, major networks suspended live filming of presidential events since Sept 21, as Secret Service agents reportedly "confiscated the hard passes of journalists" despite the court order.
- While the Justice Department insists the ban protects national security, Judge Kelly remains skeptical that such concerns motivate the revocation of hard passes, intending to rule "soon" on temporary relief.
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DR's US correspondent Trine Maria Ilsøe calls the television coverage of the state dinner with Xi and Trump "a cold version" after the major American networks boycotted the joint camera coverage in protest against the exclusion of CNN.
'Because they’re fake news': Trump slams CNN, MSNBC for snubbing Xi's arrival at White House
Donald Trump asserted that CNN and MSNBC neglected to cover the significant visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. He highlighted that these outlets face declining ratings due to their lack of credibility. Trump's comments were made regarding a ban on specific media organizations from White House grounds. A federal judge ruled that the ban was likely unconstitutional, reinforcing press freedoms.
Trump receives Xi Jinping with pomp and flattery. But because of a media boycott, Americans hardly get to see anything of it. Xi's message between the lines apparently escapes Trump.
CNN Says It Was Shut Out Of Xi Jinping State Dinner Arrival — White House Fires Back – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Jack
CNN said it received no answer to its request for access to Xi Jinping’s state-dinner arrivals. The White House said the event required advance credentials.
The reception included a menu with Chinese influence, a toast inspired by Richard Nixon's historic trip to Beijing in 1972
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