Trump's Pool Shot: A Threat to Press Access at Home The suspension of the presidential TV pool system, following President Trump's ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House coverage, is a disturbing development that highlights growing tensions between the administration and the press.
This issue goes beyond access; it touches on fundamental principles of a free press and its role in holding those in power accountable. The pool system, established during Franklin D.
Roosevelt's presidency, allows multiple networks to share resources and provide comprehensive coverage of presidential events and travels.