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What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Did It Suspend TV Coverage of Trump?
Monday, September 21, 2026
The White House suspended television pool coverage, which is a system where a small group of broadcasters shares footage with all news outlets. CNN was excluded from the pool rotation on a specified date in 2026. The pool system allows networks without on-site camera access to receive video feeds from the designated broadcaster, making it a standard mechanism for media coverage of presidential events.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/business/white-house-press-pool-trump.html