Trump’s latest attacks on the press exude desperation | Margaret Sullivan
Summary
President Donald Trump barred Politico from boarding Air Force One for a campaign trip, continuing his ongoing conflict with some news organizations. Several media outlets showed solidarity by not filling Politico's spot, and courts have become involved to protect press access to the White House and presidential travel.Key Facts
- President Trump blocked Politico from Air Force One while traveling to Nebraska.
- Other media outlets protested by refusing to take Politico's place in the press pool.
- The White House claimed it still grants an unprecedented level of access to the press.
- Trump criticized mainstream media on his social platform, calling some news outlets dishonest.
- In September, Trump tried to ban Politico, CNN, and MSNBC from the White House, but a judge blocked that decision temporarily.
- CNN has been repeatedly denied access to Air Force One, though it retains White House press badges.
- Legal battles are ongoing over whether travel with the president is a press right or privilege.
- About 50 media organizations supported the lawsuit by filing a brief backing press freedom.
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