White House blocks Politico from trip on Air Force One - The Washington Post

The White House barred the political news outlet Politico from traveling on Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s trip to Nebraska on Monday. The decision removed the publication from the limited group of reporters who accompany the president on official travel.

A spokesperson for the outlet confirmed that Politico was excluded from the out‑of‑town travel pool, a rotating roster of journalists assigned to cover the president’s trips. The pool typically includes a small number of reporters from each news organization, and access is granted on a rotating basis.

The exclusion occurs amid an ongoing dispute between the administration and members of the press over reporting privileges. The White House has previously taken steps to limit media access as it faces a legal battle concerning press freedom and the rights of reporters covering the president.

The move is part of a series of actions by the Trump administration that have been characterized as efforts to punish outlets for their coverage. Officials have not provided a specific rationale for Politico’s removal beyond standard travel pool procedures.

The incident highlights the continuing challenges faced by news organizations in obtaining full access to presidential activities, particularly during periods of heightened tension over press credentials and reporting rights.