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Trump in Conflict with US Media: Major Networks Boycott President
Major American television networks, including CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News, boycotted President Donald Trump’s opening ceremony for a new White House helipad to protest the revocation of press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. The networks refused to join the usual press pool, leaving only Newsmax and TRUMP TV 24/7 to cover the event, during which Trump was largely unintelligible due to technical failures. This marks one of the largest conflicts between Trump and the media, as news organizations have sued over alleged violations of constitutional press freedom. The boycott occurs ahead of midterm elections, potentially limiting Trump's media exposure when polls show only 32% of Americans view him positively.
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