White House blocks CNN from Air Force One trip, Washington Post reports - Reuters

The White House announced that the President’s upcoming trip to Tennessee, which will be conducted on Air Force One, will proceed without a CNN news crew on board. The decision was communicated to the network in advance of the flight.

In addition to CNN, the administration also barred other outlets from covering the trip. Media Services Now (MS NOW) and Politico were among the organizations that were told they would not be permitted to accompany the President or receive on‑site access during the Tennessee visit.

White House officials indicated that the restrictions were imposed because the outlets had been labeled as “fake news” by the President in recent statements. The administration’s stance reflects ongoing tensions between the executive branch and certain news organizations.

The move has been noted as part of a broader pattern of the President’s criticism of media outlets that he perceives as unfavorable. No further details about the criteria for the bans were released.

The White House has not provided additional comment on the decision or its implications for press coverage of the President’s travel itinerary.