The White House has indicated that CNN will not be included on Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s upcoming Saturday trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, according to an Associated Press report.
The development comes amid an ongoing dispute between the Trump administration and several news organizations over media access and coverage of the president.
CNN Reportedly Removed From Travel Pool
According to the Associated Press, CNN was replaced in the traveling media group by Real America's Voice News for Trump's upcoming trip.
The president is scheduled to travel to Knoxville, where he is expected to attend a college football game between Tennessee and Texas.
The change follows other recent restrictions involving news organizations and access to the White House. Several journalists from outlets that had previously been barred from the White House grounds were recently allowed to return with television cameras, laptops and microphones.
Why Media Access Matters
Presidential travel pools provide journalists with opportunities to report directly on presidential movements and activities. Changes to the composition of those pools can therefore become significant for news organizations covering the White House.
The latest decision is part of a broader dispute over press access that has raised questions about the relationship between the administration and major media outlets.
The Associated Press reported that the situation has also raised First Amendment concerns among observers.
What Happens Next
The White House's decision is likely to receive continued attention from media organizations and press-freedom observers as Trump's administration manages its relationship with the news media.
For now, CNN's reported exclusion applies to the upcoming Air Force One trip, while the broader dispute over White House media access remains ongoing.
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