White House excludes CNN from Air Force One travel for college football game
The Guardian · September 26, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
CNN was not included in the White House's travel guidance for Air Force One on Saturday, blocking the network from covering President Trump's trip to Tennessee for a college football game. The White House's decision was confirmed by their omission of CNN from the list of media allowed on the flight.
Why it matters
This action reflects ongoing tensions between the White House and media organizations regarding access to presidential activities.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you are a CNN viewer?
This exclusion means you will not have access to CNN's coverage of President Trump's activities during the trip, potentially limiting your understanding of his engagements and public statements.
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