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Trump speech goes inaudible after 5 networks boycott
The Indian Express··4d ago
US television networks halted White House pool coverage on Monday after President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico. ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC joined CNN in stopping the shared camera feed. Trump's South Lawn helipad remarks were inaudible on the White House feed. The three barred outlets filed a federal lawsuit the same day.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Without a pool crew, live presidential audio and video may not reach local stations that rely on shared feeds.
- Readers outside Washington depend on pool material when their own outlets cannot travel with the president.
- A federal lawsuit over the ban will decide whether the barred outlets regain White House access.
What's Happening
- Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Friday and credentials were disabled over the weekend.
- On Monday the five TV pool networks said they would halt pool coverage in solidarity with CNN.
- The White House launched a 24/7 streaming channel branded TRUMP TV on the same day.
How the Press Pool Works
- About 20 journalists rotate close to the president and share what they film and hear.
- Five networks take turns supplying live footage that other outlets then redistribute.
- The Hindu reported the boycott also left no TV pool for Trump's UN General Assembly trip that day.
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