Major American television networks on Monday suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump, after the White House barred CNN from carrying out its scheduled duties.ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News and CNN, which make up the White House television pool roster, said they would not provide a replacement crew after CNN was prevented from covering Mr Trump.“The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government,” the five networks said in a joint statement. “No administration should restrict a news organisation because it objects to its reporting.”pic.twitter.com/g7DLK5V1bO— CBS News PR (@CBSNewsPress) September 21, 2026The networks normally take turns covering Mr Trump’s movements and presidential events, sharing footage with other news organisations and their clients. The suspension means there will be no television pool crew accompanying Mr Trump on his trip to New York, where he is due to speak at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.CNN had been scheduled to provide the pool coverage on Monday but was removed from the assignment after the White House barred the network from its grounds.The network, along with MS NOW and Politico, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, arguing the decision to revoke their journalists’ access breached their First Amendment rights. The First Amendment to the US Constitution guarant...
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