BBC
What is the White House press pool and why is it in a row with Trump?
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The White House press pool is a rotating group of journalists from major news outlets assigned to follow the president and report on official activities. Members of the pool accompany the president during official events, travel, and statements to ensure news coverage of presidential actions. In 2026, tensions emerged between President Donald Trump and television networks over pool access and reporting practices, though specific disputes were not detailed in available sources.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dx5dy5rzz2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss