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All major TV networks suspend Trump coverage after he bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Donald Trump’s visit and address at the United Nations General Assembly will not be televised by any major US broadcaster on Monday, as they collectively elected to boycott coverage following his ban on CNN and MS NOW.
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC, the US’ most renowned networks, are protesting the White House’s ban, with none of them sending cameramen or reporters to cover the event.
As such, Trump’s appearance in New York for the UN General Assembly meeting on Monday will remain untelevised on any of the country’s leading networks.
Major networks confirm collective stance
Bryan Broughton, Fox News Washington Bureau Chief, confirmed the collective decision in an email on Monday, stating: “This is to advise that, effective today, the TV pool will not be covering events designated as pool coverage of the President.
“This follows the White House's position preventing CNN from fulfilling its assigned pool duties. There will be no replacement pool put in place.”
The length of the boycott remains undetermined, with major broadcasters yet to reveal when they will resume coverage of the US leader.