Major News Networks Suspend Pooled Coverage of Trump Events Following CNN White House Ban
Major news networks including Fox, ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC have suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump's events following Trump's decision to ban CNN from the White House.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 21, 2026 —
Several prominent news organizations have collectively suspended their participation in pooled coverage of President Donald Trump’s events. The decision was made by networks including Fox, ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC. This action follows the Trump administration’s decision to ban CNN reporters from attending White House events.
Pooled coverage is a system where a single news organization covers an event, such as a presidential speech or press conference, and then shares the video and audio feed with other participating news outlets. This arrangement is common to manage access and resources, particularly for events where limited press credentials might be available.
The specific date when this suspension of pooled coverage began was not provided in the available information. Similarly, the duration of the suspension and the exact types of events affected by this collective decision were not detailed. The contractor’s name involved in managing the pooled coverage was not provided.
The ban on CNN from White House events is the catalyst for this broader action by other major networks. The summary does not specify any further actions taken by the networks or the White House beyond the suspension of pooled coverage and the CNN ban.
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